ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1116-2020 ยท CCW Laryngoscope, Rigid

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

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

DateFeb 7, 2020 (initiated Jan 9, 2020)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe 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.
Root causeProcess control
ActionLetters sent to customers/users to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the affected product code and lot numbers and return them to the manufacturer.
Quantity338,928 (199,018 US and 139,910 OUS) for all products
DistributionDistributed 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
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.