FDA Recall Terminated

Emerald Fiberoptic Blade, Macintosh 4, Teleflex Medical. A rigid laryngoscope is a device used to examine and visualize a patient's upper airway and aid placement of a tracheal tube.

Recall: Z-2119-2014 · Initiated July 9, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2119-2014
Event Number
68757
Firm
Teleflex Medical
FEI Number
3005747797
Product Code
CCW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
July 9, 2014
Posted
July 26, 2014
Terminated
November 9, 2015
Address
4024 Stirrup Creek Dr, Durham, NC, 27703-9000

Description

Emerald Fiberoptic Blade, Macintosh 4, Teleflex Medical. A rigid laryngoscope is a device used to examine and visualize a patient's upper airway and aid placement of a tracheal tube.

Reason

Packaging Error: Customers have reported receiving incorrect product. The box labeling indicates the correct product MAC 4 but the contents are incorrect, Miller 4 blades.

Action

Teleflex Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated July 9, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product and lot numbers listed above. 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.

Distribution

US Distribution including the states of FL, GA, KY, MD, MS, MT, PA, SC and TX.

Quantity

120 units