Teleflex Medical recalls Hudson RCI Sheridan 15mm connectors with specific sizes and lot numbers due to reported disconnections from endotracheal tubes. This voluntary recall addresses a small percentage of distributed products.
This voluntary recall is due to reported complaints (<0.0025% of all in scope distributed product) indicating that there is an increased incidence of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from the Endotracheal tube.
Teleflex Medical is recalling specific sizes of Hudson RCI Sheridan 15mm connectors that have been reported to disconnect from endotracheal tubes. This issue affects a small percentage of distributed products and requires replacement to prevent potential airway complications.
The recalled connectors have a higher incidence of disconnecting from endotracheal tubes, which could lead to airway obstruction or breathing difficulties during medical procedures. This risk is reported in less than 0.0025% of distributed products.
Healthcare professionals using these connectors for tracheal tube management are most at risk. Patients receiving airway care with the recalled connectors could experience disconnections during procedures.
Check for Hudson RCI Sheridan connectors with sizes 6.0 mm, 6.5 mm, 7.0 mm, 7.5 mm, 8.0 mm, or 8.5 mm. Look for specific product codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Review the product codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your connector is affected.
Reach out to Teleflex Medical for guidance on replacement or repair options for affected connectors.
Check the product code and lot number against the list provided in the recall notice for Hudson RCI Sheridan connectors with sizes 6.0 mm through 8.5 mm.
The recall addresses a small percentage of distributed products with reported disconnections from endotracheal tubes, but it's important to replace affected connectors to prevent potential airway issues.
Contact Teleflex Medical directly for instructions on replacement or repair options for the affected connectors.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1760-2019 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-1760-2019 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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