Teleflex Medical recalls Rusch Greenlite Single-Use Metal Laryng: blades may break at welded joints during setup or patient use, causing injury. Affected units 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 Rusch Greenlite Single-Use Metal Laryngoscope Blades for Fiber Optic System because they can break at the welded joint during setup or while in use inside a patient's mouth. This breakage risk could lead to injury if the blade fragments during procedures.
The blades can break at the welded joint either before use during setup or while being used inside a patient's mouth. This breakage could cause injury to the patient or healthcare provider if the broken piece becomes lodged in the throat or airway.
Healthcare professionals using the Rusch Greenlite blades for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these blades could also be affected if the blade breaks during use.
Check for the product code 004551003 and lot numbers 1811331, 1902331, or 1904331 on the blade packaging or label. These specific units were recalled by Teleflex Medical.
Look for the product code 004551003 and lot numbers 1811331, 1902331, or 1904331 on the blade packaging or label.
The blades may break at the welded joint either before use during setup or while in use inside a patient's mouth, which could cause injury.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps beyond checking product details. Contact Teleflex Medical for further guidance.
Yes, lot numbers 1811331, 1902331, and 1904331 are affected by this recall.
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Subject: Recall Z-1116-2020 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-1116-2020 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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