Richard Wolf recalls Texas Bronchoscope Tubes (model numbers 825200641-825211430) manufactured from Oct 2006 to Aug 2018 due to potential loosening of cemented areas, which could affect safety during medical procedures.
There is a potential deficiency of the TEXAS Bronchoscope Tube product. The non-functionally relevant bonding points / cemented areas of the Bronchoscope Tubes may loosen.
Richard Wolf is recalling Texas Bronchoscope Tubes made between October 2006 and August 2018. The tubes may have cemented areas that loosen, potentially causing safety issues during medical procedures.
The cemented areas in the tubes may loosen, which could lead to the tube becoming dislodged or damaged during medical procedures. This might cause the tube to fail in its function, potentially affecting patient safety.
Medical professionals using bronchoscopes for procedures like airway visualization or foreign body removal are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these tubes could face complications if the tubes loosen during use.
Check for model numbers starting with 825200641 through 825211430. These tubes were manufactured from October 30, 2006, to August 15, 2018, and sold worldwide.
Identify the model number on your tube to see if it matches the affected numbers listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to Richard Wolf GmbH for specific guidance on whether your tube is affected and what steps to take.
The recall states there is a potential deficiency where cemented areas may loosen, so they are not recommended for use until the manufacturer provides guidance.
Check the model number on your tube; affected models are listed from 825200641 to 825211430, manufactured between October 30, 2006, and August 15, 2018.
Contact Richard Wolf GmbH directly for specific instructions on how to handle the affected tube.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Richard Wolf to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0804-2019 — Richard Wolf Richard Wolf Hello, I own a Richard Wolf that is covered by recall Z-0804-2019 from Richard Wolf. 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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