The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1231-2014·Announced 2014-03-26

Teleflex Recalls Rusch Endobronchial Tubes Due to Cuff Seal Failure

Teleflex Medical is recalling Rusch Brochopart endobronchial tubes because the cuff may inflate to one side, preventing a proper seal of the right lung.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a functional failure of a medical device used in surgical and anesthesia contexts, which poses a risk of harm, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex Medical is recalling 63,568 units of Rusch Brochopart and Rusch Brochopart White endobronchial tube sets. These medical devices are indicated for uses associated with oral endobronchial tubes, including thoracic surgery, bronchospirometry, and the administration of endobronchial anesthesia. The endobronchial tube allows for ventilation and selective inflation or deflation of either lung.

The recall was initiated because the product may fail to achieve a seal of the right lung due to the cuff inflating to one side. This defect could compromise the intended function of the device during medical procedures.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States (including Puerto Rico) and numerous international countries. Specific product codes and batch numbers are listed in the structured product information. Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for the specific product codes and batch numbers identified in the recall notice and stop using the affected units.

The recalled product

Product
Rusch Brochopart and Rusch Brochopart White The Rush Endobronchial Tube set is indicated for uses commonly associated with oral endobronchial tubes, including, but not limited to, thoracic surgery, bronchospirometry, administration of endobronchial anesthesia, etc. The endobro
Manufacturer
Teleflex Medical
Affected units
63,568

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 (20)

  • Product Code - 116200260
  • Batch 09LE51
  • 10GE31
  • 11LE42
  • 12DE17
  • 12IE37
  • 13CT26
  • 13DT32
  • Product Code - 116200280 - Batch 09HE34
  • 09JE41
  • 10BE07
  • 11HE33
  • 11JE41
  • 13ET12
  • Product Code - 116200350 - Batch 0918M
  • 0915M
  • 09JE43
  • 09JE42
  • 0917M
  • 11AE03

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 40 states specifically: