Teleflex Medical recalls Rusch Greenlite laryngoscopes with specific product codes due to risk of breaking at welded joints during use, potentially causing injury during tracheal intubation procedures.
Breaking at the point of a welded joint
Teleflex Medical is recalling certain Rusch Greenlite laryngoscopes that can break at welded joints. This breakage could cause injury during tracheal intubation procedures, so affected users should stop using the device immediately.
The laryngoscope can break at a welded joint during use, which may cause injury to the user or patient during tracheal intubation. This breakage could lead to serious complications if the device fails unexpectedly.
Healthcare professionals who use the recalled laryngoscopes for tracheal intubation are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices may also be affected.
Check for product code 004551003 or GTIN 14026704663122 on the device. The recalled laryngoscopes were sold with specific lot numbers: 1812331, 1901331, 1903331, 1905331, 1906331, 1907331, 1908331, and 1909331.
Immediately stop using the recalled laryngoscope if it has the product code 004551003 or GTIN 14026704663122.
The laryngoscope can break at a welded joint during use, which may cause injury during tracheal intubation procedures.
Check for product code 004551003 or GTIN 14026704663122 on the device. The recalled laryngoscopes were sold with specific lot numbers: 1812331, 1901331, 1903331, 1905331, 1906331, 1907331, 1908331, and 1909331.
Stop using it immediately and contact Teleflex Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2730-2020 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-2730-2020 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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