Teleflex Medical recalls Hudson RCI Sheridan/HVT breathing tube connectors (5.0-10.0mm) due to reported disconnections causing oxygenation issues. Affected units have specific batch numbers listed in the recall.
Reported complaints indicate an increased incidence of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from the endotracheal tube (ETT). Disconnection from the breathing circuit may result in insufficient oxygenation, requiring medical intervention.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Hudson RCI Sheridan/HVT breathing tube connectors that may disconnect from the endotracheal tube, risking insufficient oxygenation. This could require medical intervention if the connector becomes disconnected during use.
The connectors may become disconnected from the endotracheal tube during use, which can lead to insufficient oxygenation. This requires medical intervention to address the oxygenation problem.
Healthcare professionals using these connectors for tracheal tube management are most at risk. Patients using these connectors during medical procedures may experience oxygenation issues if disconnection occurs.
Check the connector's size (5.0-10.0mm) and batch numbers listed in the recall. The specific batch numbers for each size are provided in the recall document.
Look for the batch number on the connector, which is listed in the recall for specific sizes.
If you have the affected batch numbers, contact Teleflex Medical for further instructions.
Reported complaints indicate increased disconnection of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector from the endotracheal tube, which may cause insufficient oxygenation requiring medical intervention.
The connector may disconnect from the endotracheal tube during use, potentially causing insufficient oxygenation that requires medical intervention.
Check the connector's size (5.0-10.0mm) and batch numbers listed in the recall document for specific affected units.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2316-2019 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-2316-2019 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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