Teleflex Medical recalls Sheridan/CF Novaplus 7.0 mm tracheal tubes with specific lot numbers due to reported connector disconnections. Affected units may disconnect from endotracheal tubes during use.
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 Sheridan/CF Novaplus 7.0 mm tracheal tubes with certain lot numbers because some connectors may become disconnected from the endotracheal tube. This could lead to airway management issues during medical procedures.
The recall addresses reported complaints that specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector may become disconnected from the endotracheal tube. This disconnection could potentially cause airway management issues during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using tracheal tubes for airway management are most at risk. Patients receiving this specific medical device may be affected if the connector disconnects.
Check for lot numbers listed: 73K1600156, 73K1600735, 73L1600501, 73A1700120, 73B1700321, 73C1700425, 73D1700630, 73E1700504, 73G1700146, 73H1700053, 73J1700307, 73K1700085, 73B1800223, 73B1800371, 73C1800372, 73D1800655, 73E1800579, 73G1800627, 73H1800203, 73H1800429, 73H1800758, 73J1800118, 73J1800696.
Identify if your tracheal tube has any of the listed lot numbers: 73K1600156, 73K1600735, 73L1600501, 73A1700120, 73B1700321, 73C1700425, 73D1700630, 73E1700504, 73G1700146, 73H1700053, 73J1700307, 73K1700085, 73B1800223, 73B1800371, 73C1800372, 73D1800655, 73E1800579, 73G1800627, 73H1800203, 73H1800429, 73H1800758, 73J1800118, 73J1800696.
Sheridan/CF Novaplus 7.0 mm tracheal tubes with specific lot numbers.
Reported complaints indicate that specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector may become disconnected from the endotracheal tube.
Check the lot number on your tracheal tube against the list: 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 does not specify a remedy, so contact Teleflex Medical for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1765-2019 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-1765-2019 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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