Teleflex Medical recalls Hudson RCI Sheridan Uncuffed tubes with specific sizes and batch numbers due to reported disconnections causing oxygenation issues. Affected units may require medical intervention.
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 Uncuffed tubes with specific sizes (2.0 mm to 7.0 mm) and batch numbers. The tubes may disconnect from the breathing circuit, leading to insufficient oxygenation and requiring medical attention.
The recalled tubes have a higher incidence of disconnecting from the endotracheal tube during use. This disconnection can interrupt the breathing circuit, leading to insufficient oxygenation and potentially requiring medical intervention.
Healthcare professionals using these tubes for tracheal tube/airway management are most at risk. Patients receiving care with affected tubes could experience oxygenation issues.
Check the product's size (2.0 mm to 7.0 mm) and batch numbers listed in the recall notice. The tubes are used for tracheal tube/airway management.
Identify the tube size (2.0 mm to 7.0 mm) and batch numbers from the recall list to confirm if your unit is affected.
Reported complaints indicate an increased incidence of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from the endotracheal tube.
Check the product size and batch numbers against the recall list. If affected, contact Teleflex Medical for guidance.
Disconnection from the breathing circuit may result in insufficient oxygenation, requiring medical intervention. However, the recall does not specify a risk of serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2315-2019 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-2315-2019 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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