Recall Z-0044-2017

Teleflex Medical · initiated August 26, 2016

Class I Terminated

Class I – dangerous or defective products that could cause serious health problems or death

Product

Willy Rusch GmbH Tracheostomy Tube Set Cannulation of tracheotomised patients, particularly in the case of a narrow tracheostoma and narrow-lumen tracheas. When using cannulas with curr. For short term intermittent inflation.

Codes / lots: Lot - 15451, 15291, 15331, 15371, 15501, 15261, 15391, 15421, 15461, 15491

Reason for recall

The connector may disconnect from the tracheostomy tube during use.

FDA-determined cause: Use error

Action taken

Teleflex sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated August 26, 2016, to all affected consignees. The letter requested that consignees cease use and distribution of stock, quarantine immediately, and return the product. Also, the letter requested a sub-recall if the product had been further distributed. The letter included an Acknowledgement Form which is to be returned. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local sales representative or Customer Service. For questions regarding this recall call 610-378-0131.

Details

Recall number
Z-0044-2017
Initiated
August 26, 2016
Posted by FDA
October 18, 2016
Terminated
March 21, 2017
Product code
JOH – Tube Tracheostomy And Tube Cuff
Quantity
1095 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to CA and countries of: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, and Turkey.
Recalling firm
Teleflex Medical, Morrisville, NC

Official FDA recall record