Teleflex Medical recalls RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber) with lot numbers 14151-18411 due to potential laser guard foil detachment. Affected units may have a risk of laser exposure.
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) units with specific lot numbers because the laser guard foil may partially separate or detach at the edges. This could lead to unintended laser exposure during use.
The laser guard foil may partially separate or detach at the edges, potentially allowing unintended laser exposure. This could cause injury if the laser is activated without proper protection.
Users of RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber) with lot numbers 14151 through 18411 are affected. Medical professionals using these devices for laser procedures are most at risk.
Check the lot number on your RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber) device. Lot numbers range from 14151 to 18411, as listed in the recall notice.
Identify the lot number on your RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber) device to confirm if it is affected.
Lot numbers 14151, 14161, 14201, 14281, 14301, 14321, 14431, 14491, 14511, 15041, 15371, 15441, 16071, 16131, 16191, 16221, 16241, 16271, 16311, 16371, 16391, 16441, 16451, 16481, 16491, 17091, 17121, 17181, 17211, 17241, 17281, 17351, 17381, 17451, 17471, 17491, 18181, 18301, 18411.
The recall does not provide a fix or remedy; affected units should be checked for the lot number and discontinued use until further instructions are given.
Check the lot number on your RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber) device. Affected units have lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1686-2019 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-1686-2019 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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