TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC recalls Rusch Greenlite Single-Use Metal Laryngoscope Blade for Fiber Optic System

Recall date

January 9, 2020

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1116-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

Sold / distributed

Distributed nationwide in the US and to Puerto Rico; OUS to more than 20 countries; To the following government VA medical Centers: VAMC - KANSAS CITY MO 4801 E Linwood Blvd Kansas City MO 64128-2218

Why it was recalled

The products are being recalled due to reports of breakage broke at the point of a welded joint either prior to use during setup or during use inside the patient's mouth.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Rusch Greenlite Single-Use Metal Laryngoscope Blade for Fiber Optic System