Emerald Fiberoptic Blade, Macintosh 4, Teleflex Medical. A rigid laryngoscope is a device used to examine and visualize a patient's upper airway and aid placement of a tracheal tube.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued July 26, 2014).
- Company
- Teleflex Medical
- Recall Initiated
- July 9, 2014
- Posted
- July 26, 2014
- Terminated
- November 9, 2015
- Recall Number
- Z-2119-2014
- Quantity
- 120 units
- Firm Location
- Durham, NC
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Packaging Error: Customers have reported receiving incorrect product. The box labeling indicates the correct product MAC 4 but the contents are incorrect, Miller 4 blades.
Distribution
US Distribution including the states of FL, GA, KY, MD, MS, MT, PA, SC and TX.
Lot / Code Info
Product Code: 004434400, Lot number: 02A1402138
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
Teleflex Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated July 9, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product and lot numbers listed above. 2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-866- 804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of product to Teleflex Medical. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter. Teleflex Medical is committed to providing high quality, safe and effective products. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause your operations. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.