Teleflex recalls RUSCHELIT Safety Clear Tracheal Tubes with risk of 15mm connector disconnection. Affected models include specific batch numbers and UDI/DI codes. Stop using if you have these items.
Reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube (ET tube) for the affected products.
Teleflex is recalling RUSCHELIT Safety Clear Tracheal Tubes that may disconnect at the 15mm connector. This could lead to breathing issues during medical procedures. If you have the affected models, stop using them immediately.
The 15mm connector on the tracheal tube can become disconnected during use, potentially causing breathing difficulties. This disconnection risk is specific to the affected models and may occur during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the tracheal tubes for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these tubes during surgery or critical care may be affected.
Check for the model name 'RUSCHELIT Safety Clear Tracheal Tube, oral/nasal, Magill' with the UDI/DI code 14026704341501 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
If you have the affected RUSCHELIT Safety Clear Tracheal Tubes, stop using them immediately to prevent disconnection risks.
The 15mm connector can disconnect from the endotracheal tube, potentially causing breathing issues during medical procedures.
Affected models include RUSCHELIT Safety Clear Tracheal Tubes with UDI/DI 14026704341501 and batch numbers 18GG16 through 20GT38.
Check for the UDI/DI code 14026704341501 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice, which include specific sequences like 18GG16, 18HG10, etc.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1896-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1896-2023 from Teleflex. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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