Teleflex recalls RUSCH LASERTUBE rubber tubes for possible laser guard foil detachment in moisture, risking exposure during surgery. Affected units include specific sizes and lot numbers for tracheal intubation use.
Teleflex is initiating a voluntary recall for the above-mentioned products due to reports indicating that the laser guard foil partially separated and/or slightly detached at the edges in the presence of moisture.
Teleflex is recalling RUSCH LASERTUBE rubber tubes used in laser surgery because the laser guard foil may partially separate or detach at the edges when exposed to moisture. This could lead to unintended laser exposure during procedures, which is serious for patients undergoing tracheal intubation.
The laser guard foil in these tubes may partially separate or detach at the edges when exposed to moisture. This could allow unintended laser exposure during surgery, potentially causing injury to the patient's airway.
Medical professionals using the RUSCH LASERTUBE for tracheal intubation during laser surgery are most at risk. Affected units include specific sizes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check if your tube has an internal diameter (ID) of 4.0mm, 5.0mm, 6.0mm, 7.0mm, or 8.0mm with the product code starting 102004-0000. Look for specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice for each size.
Identify your tube's internal diameter (ID) and product code to confirm if it matches the recalled sizes and lot numbers.
Reach out to Teleflex Medical Inc. for guidance on next steps if your tube is affected.
Teleflex is recalling these tubes because reports indicate the laser guard foil may partially separate or detach at the edges when exposed to moisture, potentially causing unintended laser exposure during surgery.
If the laser guard foil detaches, it could allow unintended laser exposure during surgery, which may cause injury to the patient's airway.
Check your tube's internal diameter (ID) and product code. Affected units include specific sizes (4.0mm to 8.0mm) with product codes starting 102004-0000 and specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2533-2020 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-2533-2020 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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