Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sengstaken Tube and Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube. Teleflex product codes 204800 Recalled by Teleflex Medical Due to Sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.

Date: March 4, 2014
Company: Teleflex Medical
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Teleflex Medical directly.

Affected Products

Sengstaken Tube and Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube. Teleflex product codes 204800, 204802, and 204803, a gastrointestinal tube and accessories, consisting of flexible or semi-rigid tubing used for instilling fluids into, withdrawing fluids from, splinting, or suppressing bleeding of the alimentary tract.

Quantity: 117,801 ea.

Why Was This Recalled?

Sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Teleflex Medical

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report