Events

Recall of Device Recall Emerald Fiberoptic Blade, Macintosh 4

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Teleflex Medical.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    68757
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2119-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-07-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-07-26
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-11-09
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=128606
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Laryngoscope, rigid - Product Code CCW
  • Reason
    Packaging error: customers have reported receiving incorrect product. the box labeling indicates the correct product mac 4 but the contents are incorrect, miller 4 blades.
  • Action
    Teleflex Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated July 9, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product and lot numbers listed above. 2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-866- 804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of product to Teleflex Medical. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter. Teleflex Medical is committed to providing high quality, safe and effective products. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause your operations. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Device

Device Recall Emerald Fiberoptic Blade, Macintosh 4
  • Model / Serial
    Product Code: 004434400, Lot number: 02A1402138
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Distribution including the states of FL, GA, KY, MD, MS, MT, PA, SC and TX.
  • Product Description
    Emerald Fiberoptic Blade, Macintosh 4, Teleflex Medical. A rigid laryngoscope is a device used to examine and visualize a patient's upper airway and aid placement of a tracheal tube.
  • Manufacturer
    Teleflex Medical

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical
  • Manufacturer Address
    Teleflex Medical, 4024 Stirrup Creek Dr, Durham NC 27703-9000
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Teleflex Incorporated
  • Source
    USFDA