Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1012-2023 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | TELEFLEX LLC |
| Report date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Quantity | 497 units |
| Location | Morrisville, NC, United States |
Official product description
Endotracheal Tube labeled as the following: a. Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal Magill, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff; b. Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff; c. Flexiset Super Safety Clear Tracheal Tube, oral/nasal with Cuff and Insertion Aid; d. RUSCHELIT Safety Clear Tracheal Tube, oral/nasal, Magill; e. RUSCHELIT Safety Clear Tracheal Tube, oral/nasal, Murphy. Intended for patients requiring endotracheal intubation
Why the product was recalled
Potential for pilot balloon non-inflation or cuff non-deflation.
Distribution information
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and PR. The countries of Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mayotte, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, R¿union, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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