Teleflex Medical recalls Rusch Greenlite laryngoscopes with product code 004551002 and GTIN 14026704663115 due to potential breaking at welded joints during use.
Breaking at the point of a welded joint
Teleflex Medical is recalling Rusch Greenlite laryngoscopes that may break at welded joints. This could cause injury during medical procedures if the device fails unexpectedly.
The laryngoscope can break at a welded joint during use, potentially causing injury to the patient or healthcare provider. This risk occurs when the device is used for tracheal intubation procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled laryngoscopes for tracheal intubation are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices may face injury if the laryngoscope breaks.
Check for product code 004551002 and GTIN 14026704663115 on the device. The recalled laryngoscopes were sold with lot numbers 1906321, 1907321, 1908321, and 1909321.
Look for product code 004551002 and GTIN 14026704663115 on the laryngoscope.
The laryngoscope may break at a welded joint during use, which could cause injury during tracheal intubation procedures.
Lot numbers 1906321, 1907321, 1908321, and 1909321 are affected.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2729-2020 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-2729-2020 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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