Database updated: 15 April 2024
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
Type of Product: | Device |
Medsafe Reference: | 25583 |
Brand Name: | Teleflex Medical Athlone - Laryngoscope Blade |
Model: | |
Affected: | Lot number - 1812341 |
Software version: | |
Recalling Organisation: | Teleflex Medical New Zealand PwC, Level 8, Pwc Tower 188 Quay Street Auckland 1010 |
Contact Information: | 027 476 4009 |
Manufacturer: | Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd |
Issue: | The manufacturer has become aware of instances where the light guide of the Rusch® GreenLite™ Mac laryngoscope broke at the point of a welded joint either prior to use during setup or during use inside the patient's mouth. |
Recall action type: | Recall |
Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
Date Commenced: | 22/1/2020 |