Teleflex Medical recalls Rusch Green: Single-use metal laryngoscope blades that may break at welded joints, causing injury during patient use. Affected items have specific product codes and lot numbers.
The products are being recalled due to reports of breakage broke at the point of a welded joint either prior to use during setup or during use inside the patient's mouth.
Teleflex Medical is recalling single-use metal laryngoscope blades that can break at welded joints either before or during patient use. This breakage risk could lead to injury if the blade fractures inside the patient's mouth.
The blades can break at the welded joint during setup or while in use inside the patient's mouth. This breakage could cause injury to the patient's throat or airway if the broken piece becomes lodged.
Healthcare professionals using the Rusch Greenlite Single-Use Metal Laryngoscope Blade for Fiber Optic System are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with this device may also be affected if the blade breaks.
Check for product code 004551004 and lot numbers 1812341 or 1903341 on the blade packaging. The device is sold under the brand name Rusch Greenlite for fiber optic systems.
Look for product code 004551004 and lot numbers 1812341 or 1903341 on the blade packaging.
The blades may break at the welded joint either before use during setup or during use inside the patient's mouth, posing a risk of injury.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Teleflex Medical for guidance.
Check for product code 004551004 and lot numbers 1812341 or 1903341 on the blade packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1117-2020 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-1117-2020 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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