The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1682-2019·Announced 2019-06-05

Teleflex Medical Recalls RUSCH LASERTUBE Due to Laser Guard Foil Separation

Teleflex Medical is recalling 1,787 units of RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber) because the laser guard foil partially separated or detached at the edges.

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, and the defect involves a laser guard foil separation, which poses a risk of harm (laser exposure) even though specific injuries are not detailed in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex Medical is recalling 1,787 units of RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber), Order No. 102004-000040, REF 102004, SIZE I.D. mm 4,0. The recall covers specific lot numbers distributed nationwide.

The firm initiated the recall after receiving reports that the laser guard foil partially separated and/or slightly detached at the edges. This defect is associated with FDA Class II classification.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected devices and contact Teleflex Medical for further instructions or a return.

The recalled product

Product
RUSCH LASERTUBE (Rubber), Order No. : 102004-000040, REF 102004, SIZE I.D. mm 4,0
Manufacturer
Teleflex Medical
Affected units
1,787

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)

  • Lot Numbers: 14151
  • 14161
  • 14171
  • 14211
  • 14231
  • 14271
  • 14281
  • 14321
  • 14441
  • 14461
  • 14501
  • 14511
  • 15031
  • 15051
  • 15091
  • 15101
  • 15251
  • 15271
  • 15411
  • 16051

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 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.

See all 5 products in this recall →