Teleflex Medical recalls Novaplus 7.0-8.5mm Sheridan connectors due to reported disconnections from endotracheal tubes in specific lots. Affected products include model numbers V5-10314 to V5-10317 with listed lot numbers.
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 lots of Novaplus 7.0mm, 7.5mm, 8.0mm, and 8.5mm Sheridan connectors. These connectors may become disconnected from endotracheal tubes during use, which could lead to airway management issues.
The connectors can become disconnected from endotracheal tubes during use, potentially causing airway management issues. This occurs in specific lots of the Novaplus connectors, which are used for tracheal tube connections.
Healthcare professionals using these connectors for tracheal tube management are most at risk. Patients receiving airway care with affected products may experience disconnections.
Check if your connector has a product code starting with V5-10314 to V5-10317 and matches the listed lot numbers provided in the recall notice.
Identify the product code and lot numbers to confirm if your connector is affected.
The recall indicates a reported risk of disconnection in specific lots, so affected products should be checked and replaced.
Check the product code (V5-10314 to V5-10317) and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Teleflex Medical for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1766-2019 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-1766-2019 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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