Teleflex Medical recalls Rusch Flexi-slip tracheal tube Stylet, Size Ch 6, Sterile, Teleflex Medical.

Recall date

August 24, 2015

Source

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

Recall number

Z-0246-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Teleflex Medical

Sold / distributed

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,…

Why it was recalled

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

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 Flexi-slip tracheal tube Stylet, Size Ch 6, Sterile, Teleflex Medical.