Teleflex Medical recalls Hudson RCI Sheridan/CF connectors (3.0-10.0mm) due to reported disconnections from breathing tubes, risking insufficient oxygenation. Affected units include specific batch numbers and reference codes.
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/CF airway connectors that may disconnect from breathing tubes, potentially causing insufficient oxygenation and requiring medical intervention. This issue affects specific sizes and batch numbers.
The connectors may become disconnected from the endotracheal tube during use, which can lead to insufficient oxygenation. This requires medical intervention as the patient may not receive adequate oxygen.
Healthcare professionals using these connectors for tracheal tube management are most at risk. Patients using the affected connectors during medical procedures could experience oxygenation issues.
Check for the product name 'Hudson RCI Sheridan/CF' with sizes 3.0mm to 10.0mm. Affected units have specific reference codes (e.g., REF 5-10106) and batch numbers listed in the recall details.
If the connector disconnects from the endotracheal tube during use, stop using it immediately and contact Teleflex Medical for assistance.
Reach out to Teleflex Medical to confirm if your connector is affected and get instructions for replacement or repair.
No, but if you notice disconnection, stop using it immediately and contact Teleflex Medical.
The recall includes specific sizes (3.0mm to 10.0mm) with reference codes like REF 5-10106 and batch numbers listed in the detailed recall information.
Check the reference code and batch number on your connector against the list provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2312-2019 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-2312-2019 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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