RUSCH — Class II medical device recall Z-1851-2014
Terminated recall by Teleflex Medical, reported 2014-07-02, distributed nationwide. Although the Natural Rubber Latex caution symbol is clearly displayed on the product label, the accompanying c
| Recall number | Z-1851-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-05-23 |
| Classified | 2014-06-23 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-07-02 |
| Terminated | 2016-01-13 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CO |
| Quantity | 1,658 units |
| Reason classes | labeling |
| Lot numbers | 13231, 13241, 13251, 13261, 13271, 13281, 1329, 13291, 13301, 13311, 13351, 13361, 13371, 13381, 13401, 13411, 13421, 13431, 13441, 13451, 13461 |
Product
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.
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.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.