Teleflex Recalls LMA MADett Endotracheal Tubes for Inadequate Anesthesia Delivery
Teleflex Medical is recalling LMA MADett endotracheal tubes because they may fail to atomize medication, potentially causing inadequate anesthesia.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source explicitly states that serious adverse health consequences are unlikely, with the primary risk being discomfort or the need for alternative anesthesia methods.
Plain-English summary
Teleflex Medical is recalling LMA MADett Endotracheal Tube Mucosal Atomization Devices. These prescription-only products are used to deliver topical anesthesia via an atomized spray to the oral, nasal, pharyngeal, or laryngeal mucosa. The recall involves 2,674,650 units, specifically Product Code MAD710, Lot# 160120.
The products are being recalled because they may produce a straight stream of medication instead of a fully atomized plume. This defect may result in inadequate topical anesthesia, which could lead to patient discomfort, further attempts to deliver anesthesia, or the use of alternative anesthesia methods. The source text notes that it is unlikely that serious adverse health consequences will occur in the event of a failure to deliver an atomized plume.
The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and internationally to Canada, Belgium, Singapore, and Thailand. Healthcare providers and patients should check their inventory for the specific product code and lot number listed above.
The recalled product
- Product
- LMA MADett, Endotracheal tube Mucosal Atomization Device, Rx only, Product Usage: These products are used for the delivery of topical anesthesia via an atomized spray to the oral, nasal, pharyngeal or laryngeal mucosa. Teleflex Medical is recalling these products as they may
- Manufacturer
- Teleflex Medical
- Affected units
- 2,674,650
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Product Code: MAD710
- Lot# 160120.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 recalled by Teleflex Medical under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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