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Terminated

Rusch Brochopart and Rusch Brochopart White The Rush Endobronchial Tube set is indicated for uses commonly associated with oral endobronchial tubes, including, but not limited to, thoracic surgery, bronchospirometry, administration of endobronchial anesthesia, etc. The endobronchial tube allows ventilation and selective inflation or deflation of either lung.

FDA Recall Z-1231-2014 · Posted 2014-03-19

Recalling FirmTeleflex Medical
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeBTS
Date Initiated2014-02-28
Date Terminated2016-09-28
Product Quantity63,568 ea.

Reason for Recall

The product may fail to achieve seal of right lung due to the cuff inflating to one side

Firm Action

Teleflex sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated February 28, 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: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the catalog 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.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico and the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV and WI,and the countries of United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Belgrade, Bahrain, Canada, Switzerland, Cameroon, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Ecuador, Estonia, Egypt, Spain, Finland, France, Great Britain, Greece, Guyana, Croatia, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, India, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Latvia, Libya, Morocco, Serbia, Malaysia, Martinique, Nigeria, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, French Polynesia, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Russia, San Salvador, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Thailand, Trinidad, Tunisia, Turkey, Venezuela, Yemen and Zambia

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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