RUSCH, LaserTube (Rubber), Laser Resistant Tracheal Tube, cuffed, Teleflex Medical, Willy-Rusch, GmbH. A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a patient's trachea via the nose or mouth and used to maintain an open airway.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued June 23, 2014).
- Company
- Teleflex Medical
- Recall Initiated
- May 23, 2014
- Posted
- June 23, 2014
- Terminated
- January 13, 2016
- Recall Number
- Z-1851-2014
- Quantity
- 1658 ea
- Firm Location
- Research Triangle Park, NC
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Although the Natural Rubber Latex caution symbol is clearly displayed on the product label, the accompanying caution statement "Caution: This product contains Natural Rubber Latex which may cause Allergic Reactions" was not printed on the product label.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution and the country of Colombia.
Lot / Code Info
Product Code: 102004040, Lot #13371, 13381, 13291, 13281, 13251 & 13231; Product Code: 102004050, Lot #13461, 13441, 13401, 13431, 13421, 13381, 13371, 1329, 13301, 13311, 13361, 13261, 13231, 13251 & 13241; Product Code: 102004060, Lot #13441, 13451, 13431, 13411, 13381, 13361, 13311, 13301, 13281, 13271, 13261, 13241 & 13231; Product Code: 102004070, Lot #13441, 13421, 13381, 13351, 13291, 13311, 13271 & 13261; Product Code: 102004070, Lot #13251 & 13241; and Product Code: 102004080, Lot #13371, 13301 & 13251.
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Action Taken
Teleflex Medical sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated June 6, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Our records indicate that you have received products that are subject to this recall. We are now notifying our customers to take the following actions: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the catalog numbers listed above from the lot numbers listed on the attachment. 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.