FLEXI NOZZLE LONG, 10 Boxes of 25 units each Product Usage: These products are used for the delivery of topical anesthesia via an atomized spray to the oral, nasal, pharyngeal or laryngeal mucosa. Teleflex Medical is recalling these products as they may produce a straight stream instead of a fully atomized plume of medication. It is unlikely that serious adverse health consequences will occur in the event of a failure to deliver an atomized plume; however, this may result in inadequate topical anesthesia which may lead to some discomfort, further attempts to deliver topical anesthesia, or the use of alternative methods of anesthesia.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued November 9, 2016).
- Company
- Teleflex Medical
- Recall Initiated
- October 27, 2016
- Posted
- November 9, 2016
- Terminated
- September 25, 2020
- Recall Number
- Z-0382-2017
- Quantity
- 2,674,650 units in total
- Firm Location
- Research Triangle Park, NC
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Product Defect; These products may produce a straight stream instead of a fully atomized plume of medication.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. U.S. (Nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Belgium, Singapore and Thailand.
Lot / Code Info
Product Code: MAD510L, Lot# 160118, 160324, 160509, 160709, 160810 and 160833.
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
Teleflex sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter on/about October 27, 2016. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine affected products. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to Teleflex Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. For questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990. Teleflex sent an Amended Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated November 22, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to continue to return affected product for a full refund per the procedure set forth in the letter of October 27, 2016. Some customers have indicated that, due to medical necessity, they plan to continue using the affected lots rather than return them. Teleflex is advising all such customers to follow the supplemental instructions for Use included as Attachment B. These supplemental instructions allow non-destructive testing of each unit prior to the procedure to determine if it is defective. Institutions that intend to continue using affected lots with this supplemental testing, please send the acknowledgment form to recall@teleflex.com with their name and contact information and the lots that they will continue to use, or call 866-246-6990. Customers with questions should contact their local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.