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

FDA device recall Z-1116-2020 · posted 2020-02-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
Reason for recall
The 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.
Action taken
Letters 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.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
CCW
Quantity affected
338,928 (199,018 US and 139,910 OUS) for all products
Distribution
Distributed 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
Date initiated
2020-01-09
Date posted
2020-02-07
Date terminated
2023-09-11
Location
Morrisville, NC

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