Teleflex Medical Green Spec Fiberoptic Laryngoscope Handle - Stubby/Short; a battery operated fiberoptic laryngoscope handle for use with green coded fiberoptic systems and single use laryngoscope blades; Teleflex Medical, Bannockburn, IL 60015; catalog number 004413300 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Green Spec Fiberoptic Laryngoscope Handle - Stubby/Short; a battery operated fiberoptic laryngoscope handle for use with green coded fiberoptic systems and single use laryngoscope blades; Teleflex Medical, Bannockburn, IL 60015; catalog number 004413300
Brand
Teleflex Medical
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
catalog number 004413300, where the laryngoscope hinge attaches to the blade.
Products Sold
catalog number 004413300, any lot number greater than and including 050901. Please note: the lot number is located at the top of the handle, where the laryngoscope hinge attaches to the blade.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Green Spec Fiberoptic Laryngoscope Handle - Stubby/Short; a battery operated fiberoptic laryngoscope due to Teleflex Medical has identified that the product may malfunction, causing the handle to heat up. There is a potential for the heated handle to burn t. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Teleflex Medical has identified that the product may malfunction, causing the handle to heat up. There is a potential for the heated handle to burn the user.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Teleflex Medical sent Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated 6/15/06 to the direct accounts, informing them of the potential for the handle to heat up, and requesting that they cease use of the affected units and return them to Teleflex Medical for replacement. The accounts were instructed to complete and return by fax the enclosed Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form, indicating the number of units being returned for replacement. Any questions were directed to Linda Todd at 1-800-334-9751, ext. 4951.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026