Teleflex Medical recalls FLEXI NOZZLE LONG, 10 Boxes of 25 units each Product Usage: These products are used for the delivery of topical anesthe…

Recall date

October 27, 2016

Source

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

Recall number

Z-0382-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Teleflex Medical

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution. U.S. (Nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Belgium, Singapore and Thailand.

Why it was recalled

Product Defect; These products may produce a straight stream instead of a fully atomized plume of medication.

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

What was recalled

FLEXI NOZZLE LONG, 10 Boxes of 25 units each Product Usage: These products are used for the delivery of topical anesthesia via an atomized spray to the oral, nasal, pharyngeal or laryngeal mucosa. Teleflex Medical is recalling these products as they may produce a straight stream instead of a fully atomized plume of medication. It is unlikely that serious adverse health consequences will occur in the event of a failure to deliver an atomized plume; however, this may result in inadequate topical anesthesia which may lead to some discomfort, further attempts to deliver topical anesthesia, or the use of alternative methods of anesthesia.