RUSCH, LaserTube (Rubber), Laser Resistant Tracheal Tube, cuffed, Teleflex Medical, Willy-Rusch, GmbH. A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a patient's trachea via the nose or mouth and used to maintain an open airway.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Product Code: 102004040, Lot #13371, 13381, 13291, 13281, 13251 & 13231; Product Code: 102004050, Lot #13461, 13441, 13401, 13431, 13421, 13381, 13371, 1329, 13301, 13311, 13361, 13261, 13231, 13251 & 13241; Product Code: 102004060, Lot #13441, 13451, 13431, 13411, 13381, 13361, 13311, 13301, 13281, 13271, 13261, 13241 & 13231; Product Code: 102004070, Lot #13441, 13421, 13381, 13351, 13291, 13311, 13271 & 13261; Product Code: 102004070, Lot #13251 & 13241; and Product Code: 102004080, Lot #13371, 13301 & 13251.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Teleflex Medical
Reason for Recall:
Although the Natural Rubber Latex caution symbol is clearly displayed on the product label, the accompanying caution statement "Caution: This product contains Natural Rubber Latex which may cause Allergic Reactions" was not printed on the product label.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

RUSCH, LaserTube (Rubber), Laser Resistant Tracheal Tube, cuffed, Teleflex Medical, Willy-Rusch, GmbH. A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a patient's trachea via the nose or mouth and used to maintain an open airway.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Product Code: 102004040, Lot #13371, 13381, 13291, 13281, 13251 & 13231; Product Code: 102004050, Lot #13461, 13441, 13401, 13431, 13421, 13381, 13371, 1329, 13301, 13311, 13361, 13261, 13231, 13251 & 13241; Product Code: 102004060, Lot #13441, 13451, 13431, 13411, 13381, 13361, 13311, 13301, 13281, 13271, 13261, 13241 & 13231; Product Code: 102004070, Lot #13441, 13421, 13381, 13351, 13291, 13311, 13271 & 13261; Product Code: 102004070, Lot #13251 & 13241; and Product Code: 102004080, Lot #13371, 13301 & 13251.

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1851-2014

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