Teleflex Medical recalls Sheridan/CF Novaplus 7.0 mm tracheal tubes with specific batch numbers due to reported disconnections that may cause insufficient oxygenation.
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 Sheridan/CF Novaplus 7.0 mm tracheal tubes with certain batch numbers because they may disconnect from the breathing circuit, risking insufficient oxygenation. This could require medical intervention if the tube disconnects during use.
The Sheridan connector may become disconnected from the endotracheal tube during use. This disconnection can lead to insufficient oxygenation, potentially requiring medical intervention to address breathing problems.
Healthcare professionals using tracheal tubes for airway management are most at risk. Patients receiving this equipment could experience oxygenation issues if the tube disconnects.
Check for batch numbers: 73K1600156, 73K1600735, 73L1600501, 73A1700120, 73B1700321, 73C1700425, 73D1700630, 73E1700504, 73G1700146, 73H1700053, 73J1700307, 73K1700085, 73B1800223, 73B1800371, 73C1800372, 73D1800655, 73E1800579, 73G1800627, 73H1800203, 73H1800429, 73H1800758, 73J1800118, 73J1800696.
Look for specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your tracheal tube is affected.
Reported complaints indicate an increased incidence of specific lots of the Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from the endotracheal tube, which may cause insufficient oxygenation.
Affected batch numbers include: 73K1600156, 73K1600735, 73L1600501, 73A1700120, 73B1700321, 73C1700425, 73D1700630, 73E1700504, 73G1700146, 73H1700053, 73J1700307, 73K1700085, 73B1800223, 73B1800371, 73C1800372, 73D1800655, 73E1800579, 73G1800627, 73H1800203, 73H1800429, 73H1800758, 73J1800118, 73J1800696.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy or action for affected items. Check with Teleflex Medical for further instructions.
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Subject: Recall Z-2317-2019 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-2317-2019 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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