Teleflex Medical recalls RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber) units with laser guard foil that partially separated at edges. Affected units have specific lot numbers and sizes. No remedy provided in official notice.
The firm received reports indicating that the laser guard foil partially separated and/or slightly detached at the edges.
Teleflex Medical is recalling RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber) devices due to reports that the laser guard foil may partially separate or detach at the edges. This could potentially lead to unsafe laser exposure if the device is used without proper protection.
The laser guard foil in these devices may partially separate or detach at the edges. This could allow laser light to escape the device, potentially causing unintended exposure to the user or others during medical procedures.
Users of RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber) devices with specific lot numbers and size ID 4.0 mm are affected. Medical professionals using these devices for laser procedures are most at risk.
Check your RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber) device for lot numbers listed in the official recall: 14151, 14161, 14171, 14211, 14231, 14271, 14281, 14321, 14441, 14461, 14501, 14511, 15031, 15051, 15091, 15101, 15251, 15271, 15411, 16051, 16071, 16101, 16161, 16171, 16201, 16231, 16271, 16291, 16301, 16311, 16361, 16381, 16401, 16421, 16431, 16451, 16481, 16501, 16511, 17021, 17031, 17051, 17071, 17091, 17111, 17121, 17161, 17181, 17191, 17201, 17251, 17261, 17271, 17281, 17351, 17371, 17461, 18021, 18031, 18061, 18101, 18121, 18161, 18201, 18351, 18361, 18401. The device size is 4.0 mm ID.
Identify your RUSCH LASERTUBE device's lot number to see if it matches the listed numbers in the recall.
The recall reports that the laser guard foil may partially separate or detach at the edges, but no specific injury reports were mentioned. The hazard is considered low risk as it does not involve immediate danger in normal use.
The official recall notice does not provide a remedy. You should check your device's lot number against the list provided to determine if it is affected.
Check your RUSCH LASERTUBE device's lot number against the list of affected numbers: 14151, 14161, 14171, 14211, 14231, 14271, 14281, 14321, 14441, 14461, 14501, 14511, 15031, 15051, 15091, 15101, 15251, 15271, 15411, 16051, 16071, 16101, 16161, 16171, 16201, 16231, 16271, 16291, 16301, 16311, 16361, 16381, 16401, 16421, 16431, 16451, 16481, 16501, 16511, 17021, 17031, 17051, 17071, 17091, 17111, 17121, 17161, 17181, 17191, 17201, 17251, 17261, 17271, 17281, 17351, 17371, 17461, 18021, 18031, 18061, 18101, 18121, 18161, 18201, 18351, 18361, 18401. The device size is 4.0 mm ID.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1682-2019 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-1682-2019 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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