Teleflex Medical recalls Rusch Greenlite laryngoscopes with specific product codes due to potential breaking at welded joints during use, which could lead to injury during tracheal intubation procedures.
Breaking at the point of a welded joint
Teleflex Medical is recalling certain Rusch Greenlite laryngoscopes that may break at welded joints during use. This could cause injury to the user during tracheal intubation procedures.
The laryngoscope may break at a welded joint during use, potentially causing injury to the user or patient. This breakage could occur during tracheal intubation procedures when the device is stressed.
Healthcare professionals who use the recalled laryngoscopes for tracheal intubation are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices could also be affected.
Check for product code 004551004 and GTIN 24026704553796 on the device. The affected units were sold with lot numbers 1811341 through 1909341.
Identify the product code and GTIN on the laryngoscope to confirm if it is affected.
The laryngoscope may break at a welded joint during use, which could cause injury during tracheal intubation procedures.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Teleflex Medical for further instructions.
Lot numbers 1811341 through 1909341 are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2731-2020 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-2731-2020 from Teleflex Medical. 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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