Teleflex Inc. Recalls Tracheostomy Sets Due to Disconnection Risk
Teleflex today issued a recall for select Willy Rusch TracheoFlex tracheostomy tube sets due to possible disconnection issues.
The federal watchdog labeled the recall as Class 1, indicating “a reasonable probability that use of these products will cause serious adverse health consequences or death,” according to the agency.
Teleflex said it is recalling the units due to the possibility that the connector may disconnect from the tracheostomy tube during use, which could deprive the patient of ventilation and would require immediate intervention.
The federal watchdog labeled the recall as Class 1, indicating “a reasonable probability that use of these products will cause serious adverse health consequences or death,” according to the agency.
Teleflex said it is recalling the units due to the possibility that the connector may disconnect from the tracheostomy tube during use, which could deprive the patient of ventilation and would require immediate intervention.