Teleflex Medical recalls Rusch Greenlite laryngoscopes with specific product codes due to risk of breaking at welded joints during use. Affected units include certain lot numbers from 2018-2019.
Breaking at the point of a welded joint
Teleflex Medical is recalling specific laryngoscopes that can break at welded joints, potentially causing injury during medical procedures. This recall affects medical professionals using these devices for airway management.
The laryngoscope can break at a welded joint during use, which may cause injury to the user or patient. This breakage could occur during tracheal intubation procedures when the device is stressed.
Medical professionals who use laryngoscopes for airway management during procedures are most at risk. The recall applies to specific product codes and lot numbers produced between 2018 and 2019.
Check for product code 004550004 and GTIN 14026704663085 on the device. Affected units include lot numbers 1812441 through 1909441 produced between 2018 and 2019.
Look for product code 004550004 and GTIN 14026704663085 on the laryngoscope.
The laryngoscope can break at a welded joint during use, which may cause injury to the user or patient during airway management procedures.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or action for affected units. Check with Teleflex Medical for further instructions.
Affected lot numbers include 1812441, 1901441, 1903441, 1905441, 1906441, 1907441, and 1909441.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2728-2020 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-2728-2020 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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