Micromedics, Inc.: VT-0101-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0101-50, Donaldson, with tab, 1.14 mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0204-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0204-01, Shepard, 1.0 mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0406-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0406-01, T-Tube, 5mm x 4mm x 1.14mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0503-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-01, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0503-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-50, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0507-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0507-01, Armstrong Grommet w/wire, 1.14mm Lumen, FL, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT0508-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0508-50, Modified Armstrong Grommet 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1002-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1002-50, Collar Button, 1.27mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1035-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1035-01, Collar Button, 1.5mm Lumen, Titanium, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT1204-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1204-01, Reuter Bobbin 1.14mm , Lumen, FL Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1421-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1421-01, Angled Tab Bobbin 1.27mm Lumen, TI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. ET-ABGDT-45 Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-ABGDT-45 Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, FP Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-GTST-45-12, Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-GTST-45-12, T-tube 12 x 10, 1.14mm Lumen, SI , Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-SPDT-40T, Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-SPDT-40T Shea Parasol w/Tab, 1.0mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-TBDT-45 Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-TBDT-45 Reuter Bobbin w/c Holes 1.14mm Lumen, FP, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes.

Recall number

Z-0348-2011

Recalling firm

Micromedics, Inc.

Product

VT-0101-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0101-50, Donaldson, with tab, 1.14 mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0204-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0204-01, Shepard, 1.0 mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0406-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0406-01, T-Tube, 5mm x 4mm x 1.14mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0503-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-01, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0503-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-50, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0507-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0507-01, Armstrong Grommet w/wire, 1.14mm Lumen, FL, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT0508-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0508-50, Modified Armstrong Grommet 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1002-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1002-50, Collar Button, 1.27mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1035-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1035-01, Collar Button, 1.5mm Lumen, Titanium, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT1204-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1204-01, Reuter Bobbin 1.14mm , Lumen, FL Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1421-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1421-01, Angled Tab Bobbin 1.27mm Lumen, TI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. ET-ABGDT-45 Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-ABGDT-45 Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, FP Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-GTST-45-12, Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-GTST-45-12, T-tube 12 x 10, 1.14mm Lumen, SI , Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-SPDT-40T, Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-SPDT-40T Shea Parasol w/Tab, 1.0mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-TBDT-45 Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-TBDT-45 Reuter Bobbin w/c Holes 1.14mm Lumen, FP, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2010-03-15

Posted

2010-11-18

Terminated

2011-06-21

Reason

Micromedics, Inc is conducting a product recall on a number of medical device products because of weak seals of the sterile pouches, potentially resulting in a non-sterile product which may cause transmission of disease or infection.

Root cause

Packaging process control

Action

Micromedics issued a Product Recall letter dated March 15, 2010 to customers, describing the product being recalled, the product sterility issue, and actions to be taken. The letter advised customers to contact Customer service to return any affected product to Micromedics for replacement. Customers can contact Micromedics at 1-800-624-5662 or 651-452-1977 ext. 226 concerning this recall.

Quantity

VT 213 (1982 pouches); ET 50 (500 pouches)

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, NC, PA, TX, UT, and WI. FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA, ISRAEL, PERU, SPAIN, IRELAND.

Lot, serial or model codes

Model / Lot #: VT-0101-50 / 114449, VT-0204-01 / 113210, VT-0406-01 / 113228, VT-0503-01 / 113243/ 113218 , VT-0503-50 / 113236 , VT-0507-01 / 114538, VT0508-50 / 113788, VT-1002-50 / 113248, VT-1035-01 / 114452, VT1204-01 / 113222, VT-1421-01 / 113431.  Model / Lot #: ET-ABGDT-45 / 114651 ET-GTST-45-12 / 114664 ET-SPDT-40T / 114522 ET-TBDT-45 / 114390

510(k) numbers

not on file

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

ETD

Firm FEI

2183425

Firm city

Eagan

Firm state

MN

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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