Medical device shortage: Hoffman Permanent Vent Tube – Myringotomy

The Hoffman Permanent Vent Tube – Myringotomy is currently reported as a medical device shortage under sections 62.21 to 62.26 of the Medical Devices Regulations. For a full list of shortages, refer to the List of shortages and discontinuations.

Posted on 2023-01-18 ^{Footnote 1}

Type of report

Actual medical device shortage

Name of medical device (including any component, accessory, consumable material or part that is in shortage, including the model name) if applicable

Hoffman Permanent Vent Tube – Myringotomy

Other names (for example trade name), if applicable

n/a

Package description (for example, packaging formats, sizes, quantities)

1 Each

Class of medical device (I, II, III or IV), if known

Class III

Device identifier(s) (for example, serial number, catalogue number, part number, model number or unique device identifier)

1028081

Medical device licence number (for Class II, III and IV), if applicable

13668

Authorization identification number (for devices authorized for importation or sale under an interim order made under section 30.1 of the Food and Drugs Act), if applicable

n/a

Single use product

Yes

Importers that have reported the shortage (Names of importers listed who have reported the shortage separately from the manufacturer or who are reporting on behalf of the manufacturer in a delegated capacity), if applicable

n/a

Manufacturer's name

Medtronic Xomed Inc.

Manufacturer's mailing address

6743 Southpoint Drive North
Jacksonville
FL
32216

Reason for shortage

Disruption of the manufacturing of a medical device