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Recall Z-0245-2016 ยท BSR Stylet, Tracheal Tube

Teleflex Medical

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

DateNov 6, 2015 (initiated Aug 24, 2015)
StatusTerminated
ReasonDue to reports of the plastic coating of the stylet splitting and/or breaking off of the stylet.
Root causeUnknown/Undetermined by firm
ActionConsignees 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 recalls@teleflex.com, 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.
Quantity233,641 units
DistributionWorldwide 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,
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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