FDA Recall Terminated

Rsch Flexi-Slip Endotracheal Tube Stylet with Soft Distal Tip, Sterile, Rx only, Teleflex Medical.

Recall: Z-0245-2016 · Initiated August 24, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0245-2016
Event Number
72037
Firm
Teleflex Medical
FEI Number
3005747797
Product Code
BSR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Initiated
August 24, 2015
Posted
November 6, 2015
Terminated
September 25, 2017
Address
2917 Weck Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709-0186

Description

Rsch Flexi-Slip Endotracheal Tube Stylet with Soft Distal Tip, Sterile, Rx only, Teleflex Medical.

Reason

Due to reports of the plastic coating of the stylet splitting and/or breaking off of the stylet.

Action

Consignees were notified by letter on 08/24/2015. They were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the listed catalog numbers. They were to return the product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax or e-mail to [email protected], even if they do not have any of the affected stock. Distributors were instructed to communicate the recall to any of their customers who have received the affected product and to have the customers return any affected product to them with the completed Recall Acknowledgement Form.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- U.S. Nationwide; International Distribution: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Belgrade, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Great Britain, Greece, Guyana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Martinique, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Venezuela, and the United Arab Emirates.

Quantity

233,641 units