Willy Rusch GmbH Recalls Rusch Endotracheal Laser Surgery Tubes

Rusch Endotracheal Laser Surgery Tubes (2019-04-02)

Starting date:

April 2, 2019

Posting date:

April 9, 2019

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type I

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-69554

Last updated: 2019-04-09

• Reason
• Affected products

Affected Products

Rusch Endotracheal Laser Surgery Tubes

Reason

The laser guard foil may partially separate and/or slightly detach at the edges. If the defect is present and is not recognized prior to use, adverse health consequences may result from the use of the device during laser therapy in the trachea and larynx including potential for mucosal cell trauma/bleeding, scarring, infection and pain.

Affected products

Rusch Endotracheal Laser Surgery Tubes

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

102004-000040
102004-000050
102004-000060
102004-000070
102004040
102004050
102004060
102004070
102004080

Companies

Manufacturer

Willy Rusch GmbH
Willy-Rusch Strasse 4-10
Kernen
71394
GERMANY