Teleflex Medical recalls Hudson Sheridan Sheri-Bronch endobronchial tubes (REF 5-16135) due to incorrectly labeled tracheal and bronchial swivel connectors. This may cause confusion during medical procedures. Affected units were sold in specific lots.
The tracheal and brochial swivel connectors are incorrectly labeled.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Hudson Sheridan Sheri-Bronch endobronchial tubes (REF 5-16135) because their tracheal and bronchial swivel connectors are incorrectly labeled. This could lead to confusion during medical procedures, especially in thoracic surgery or anesthesia administration.
The tracheal and bronchial swivel connectors are incorrectly labeled, which could cause confusion during medical procedures. This might lead to incorrect tube placement or misinterpretation of the tube's function, especially in critical situations like thoracic surgery or anesthesia administration.
Healthcare professionals using the Sheridan endobronchial tubes for procedures like thoracic surgery or anesthesia administration are likely affected. Patients undergoing these procedures may be at risk if the tubes are mislabeled.
Check for the product code REF 5-16135 on the tube packaging. Affected units were manufactured in lot 73G1600257 and used in specific medical procedures.
Verify the tracheal and bronchial swivel connectors are correctly labeled on the tube packaging.
The tracheal and bronchial swivel connectors are incorrectly labeled, which could cause confusion during medical procedures.
Check the label accuracy of the tracheal and bronchial swivel connectors on the tube packaging.
Yes, affected units were manufactured in lot 73G1600257.
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Subject: Recall Z-0703-2020 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-0703-2020 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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