Recall Record

Morrisville, NC, United States

Teleflex Medical recalls

26 recalls recorded since 2018, most recently on 11 April 2022. 4 are listed as ongoing. Status and classification are as published by the FDA.

Recalls26
Ongoing (FDA)4
Terminated or completed22
Class I (FDA)5

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
11 April 2022
Reason
Reports received of torn corrugated breathing tubes.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV. The countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Finland, F
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1126-2022, Z-1127-2022

Terminated Class I Medical devices

Recall started
11 January 2022
Terminated
11 September 2024
Reason
The firm received reports indicating PTD tip separation during use.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide and the countries of AU, BE, CA, CL, CZ, DE, ES, FR, GB, IL, IT, KR, KW, NL, PA, PH, PT, SA, TR.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0625-2022, Z-0626-2022, Z-0628-2022, Z-0629-2022, Z-0627-2022, Z-0624-2022, Z-0623-2022

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
18 February 2021
Terminated
31 August 2026
Reason
Teleflex is voluntarily recalling the products referenced above due to customers reporting that the laryngoscope handles develop cracks and/or break at the hinge.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. The country of Canada.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1294-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
12 February 2021
Terminated
10 July 2026
Reason
Teleflex is recalling this product due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of IL, PA, FL, NJ, CT, NY, TN.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1298-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
7 August 2020
Terminated
14 January 2023
Reason
Potential sterility issue
Distribution
US Distribution of states to: AR AZ CA CO FL GA IA IL IN LA MI MN MS NC NH NV NY OH OK OR PA SD TN TX VA WA WI
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2922-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
6 July 2020
Terminated
31 August 2023
Reason
Breaking at the point of a welded joint
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL, KY, CA, ND, UT, MA, MD, AZ, MS, TX, MI, WV, AL, MO, SC, VA, AR, PA, OK, NV, NM, NE, IN, IA, NY, GA, NJ, MN, IL, NC, NH, TN, ID, CO, HI, MT, OR, ME, CT, LA, OH, RI, SD, WA, DC, KS, AK.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2726-2020, Z-2731-2020, Z-2727-2020, Z-2732-2020, Z-2730-2020, Z-2729-2020, Z-2728-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
30 June 2020
Terminated
2 July 2026
Reason
Potential for sterile packaging to be compromised¿
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL, PR and the countries of AL, BR, CR, EC, ES, GB, GR, HK, HN, ID, IT, MX, PA, PE, PH, PK, PR, SG, SV, VE.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2749-2020, Z-2748-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
29 May 2020
Terminated
17 June 2025
Reason
Teleflex is initiating a voluntary recall for the above-mentioned products due to reports indicating that the laser guard foil partially separated and/or slightly detached at the edges in the presence of moisture.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2533-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
13 January 2020
Terminated
24 November 2021
Reason
There is a potential for the device packaging to become compromised; thus, the sterility of the device cannot be guaranteed.
Distribution
Worldwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1269-2020, Z-1270-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
9 January 2020
Terminated
11 September 2023
Reason
The products are being recalled due to reports of breakage broke at the point of a welded joint either prior to use during setup or during use inside the patient's mouth.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide in the US and to Puerto Rico; OUS to more than 20 countries; To the following government VA medical Centers: VAMC - KANSAS CITY MO 4801 E Linwood Blvd Kansas City MO 64128-2218
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1117-2020, Z-1116-2020

Terminated Class I Medical devices

Recall started
13 December 2019
Terminated
30 April 2024
Reason
There is the potential for water to flood the column and enter the circuit under circumstances where an abnormal pressure differential is created between the water bottle and the column during high flow oxygen therapy.
Distribution
nationwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1114-2020, Z-1112-2020, Z-1115-2020, Z-1113-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
30 October 2019
Terminated
30 September 2021
Reason
The tracheal and brochial swivel connectors are incorrectly labeled.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CT, OK, LA, IL, GA, NY, CA, MT, MI, MA, FL.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0703-2020

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
11 October 2019
Reason
Teleflex received the attached Medical Device Recall Notice from Pajunk Medical. Teleflex Medical is a distributor of Pajunk products. According to the notice, Pajunk internally identified a packaging problem that may affect certain batches of the SPROTTE lumbar puncture cannulas with introducer. Due to this problem Pajunk cannot guarantee the sterility of the affected batches.
Distribution
Nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2129-2020, Z-2130-2020

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
8 October 2019
Reason
The safety cap attached to needles within the needle sets may become dislodged exposing the needle and potentially causing the needle to protrude through the packaging. If this issue is not detected, the immediate risk of exposure to the affected devices is needle stick injury to the clinician or health care professional. In addition, a puncture of the packaging may compromise the sterility of the needle.
Distribution
US nationwide distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0689-2020, Z-0690-2020, Z-0688-2020

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
4 October 2019
Reason
Certain clip appliers have an increase in misloading and/or jamming related complaints that may be due to a discrepancy in the specification a component. Misloading and/or jamming may lead to clips falling out of the applier, clip breakage, or the jaws becoming locked in a partially closed position (jammed).
Distribution
Worldwide distribution, including US nationwide (including Puerto Rico).
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0497-2020, Z-0496-2020

Terminated Class I Medical devices

Recall started
30 July 2019
Terminated
15 February 2022
Reason
Reported complaints indicate an increased incidence of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from the endotracheal tube (ETT). Disconnection from the breathing circuit may result in insufficient oxygenation, requiring medical intervention.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2313-2019, Z-2316-2019, Z-2312-2019, Z-2314-2019, Z-2315-2019, Z-2311-2019, Z-2318-2019, Z-2317-2019

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
1 July 2019
Terminated
4 November 2021
Reason
Potential for product not to be sterile.
Distribution
Nationwide distribution to CA, FL, IL, NC, NJ, OH, OK, TX.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2086-2019

Terminated Class I Medical devices

Recall started
24 May 2019
Terminated
15 February 2022
Reason
This voluntary recall is due to reported complaints (<0.0025% of all in scope distributed product) indicating that there is an increased incidence of specific lots of the 15 mm Sheridan connector becoming disconnected from the Endotracheal tube.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1761-2019, Z-1760-2019, Z-1764-2019, Z-1765-2019, Z-1759-2019, Z-1766-2019, Z-1762-2019, Z-1763-2019

Terminated Class I Medical devices

Recall started
10 May 2019
Terminated
22 April 2024
Reason
Reported complaints of cracks being observed, prior to use, on swivel wye adaptors of the Neonatal ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, TX
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1912-2019

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
1 April 2019
Terminated
3 June 2025
Reason
The firm received reports indicating that the laser guard foil partially separated and/or slightly detached at the edges.
Distribution
Nationwide
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1683-2019, Z-1682-2019, Z-1684-2019, Z-1686-2019, Z-1685-2019

Terminated Class III Medical devices

Recall started
27 February 2019
Terminated
6 September 2023
Reason
The device label incorrectly states that the device is sterile. This product is an externally applied male condom-type catheter designed for the management of male incontinence as an alternative to incontinence pads. In normal use, the device is neither expected nor required to be sterile.
Distribution
ME,NC, WA, MO, NJ, FL, CAL, TX, OH, IL, MA, GA, FL, GA, Canada
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0796-2020, Z-0797-2020

Terminated Class III Medical devices

Recall started
14 January 2019
Terminated
13 December 2022
Reason
The device labels are not UDI compliant. The missing UDI compliance information on the labelling would not affect the function/performance of the device itself. Other label information and warnings are unaffected by this labelling.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Bolivia, Guatemala, Jamaica, Peru, Trinidad, and El Salvador.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1975-2019, Z-1974-2019

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
7 January 2019
Terminated
4 November 2021
Reason
The internal tip is missing from the device, causing the device to not function as intended.
Distribution
TX, NY, DC and Philippines
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0846-2019

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
15 February 2018
Terminated
31 October 2018
Reason
Some boxes are labeled as Visistat Wide devices, when in fact the contain Visistat Regular devices. The 6 individually packaged units within the boxes are correctly labeled.
Distribution
KS
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1193-2018

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
3 January 2018
Terminated
30 October 2020
Reason
There is potential for a piece of the distal tip on the Percuvance shaft to become deformed and possibly break off during use. If a piece did break off it could compromise the functionality and security of the tool tip. Should this occur during use, surgical intervention may be required.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Netherlands, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0754-2019, Z-0753-2019

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
10 January 2017
Terminated
13 April 2021
Reason
The pouch may contain the incorrect Rusch Green Lite product size. Pouches that are labeled as containing RUSCH GREEN LITE MAC 1 may instead contain RUSCH GREEN LITE MAC 2.
Distribution
US only
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0705-2018

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