Teleflex Medical recalls Hudson RCI Sheridan airway connectors due to reported disconnections in specific lots. Affected products include 6.0mm to 8.5mm preformed connectors with listed product codes and lot numbers. This recall addresses a small reported issue in less than 0.0025% of distributed units.
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 Hudson RCI Sheridan airway connectors that may disconnect from endotracheal tubes. This issue affects specific product sizes (6.0mm to 8.5mm) with listed product codes and lot numbers. The recall is based on reported complaints in less than 0.0025% of distributed units.
The recall is due to reported complaints indicating that certain lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector may become disconnected from the endotracheal tube. This disconnection could potentially lead to airway management issues during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using endotracheal tubes in medical settings, particularly those with the specific product sizes and lot numbers listed. Patients using these connectors are at minimal risk due to the low incidence reported.
Check if your Hudson RCI Sheridan connector is a preformed 6.0mm to 8.5mm size with product codes listed (e.g., 5-22212, 5-22312, etc.) and the specific lot numbers provided in the recall notice.
Identify if your connector matches the product codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check if your Hudson RCI Sheridan connector is a preformed 6.0mm to 8.5mm size with product codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall is based on reported complaints in less than 0.0025% of distributed units, indicating a low risk of disconnection.
Check the product details against the recall notice to confirm if your connector is affected. No immediate action is required as the risk is low.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1762-2019 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-1762-2019 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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