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Medical Device Recalls
Class 2 Recall
Rusch Neoprene Pecan Shaped Breathing Bag
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Date Recall Initiated |
October 31, 2006
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Date Posted |
December 05, 2006
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Recall Number |
Z-0244-2007
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Product |
Rusch (Latex Free) Neoprene Pecan Shaped Breathing Bag with 15 mm neck insert, size 1 liter; a rebreathing bag; Teleflex Medical, Bannockburn, IL 60015 USA, Made in UK
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Code Information |
Catalog Number (REF) 21176AP, lot number 070318-1
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Teleflex Medical
2345 Waukegan Rd Ste 120
Bannockburn
, Illinois
60015-1580
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For Addition Information Contact |
Ms. Julie McDowell
610-948-2836
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Reason For Recall |
Mislabeling-The rebreathing bag is incorrectly labeled as a 1 liter bag when it is actually a 1/2 liter bag.
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Action |
Teleflex Medical sent Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated 10/31/06 via UPS overnight to the direct accounts, informing them that the product was incorrectly labeled as a 1 liter bag when the correct volume of the bag is ® liter, and requesting that they cease use of the affected units and destroy them. If the accounts further distributed the product, they were requested to conduct a sub-recall of the affected units from their customers. The accounts were instructed to complete and return by fax the enclosed Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form, indicating the number of units destroyed and if they are requesting replacement product. Any questions were directed to Linda Todd at 1-800-334-9751, ext. 4951.
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Quantity in Commerce |
50 bags
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Distribution |
Nationwide including the states of California and Florida
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