TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC RUSCH POLARIS" Laryngoscope - Product Usage: intended to allow direct visualization of the laryngeal structure and is used during tracheal intubation. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
RUSCH POLARIS" Laryngoscope - Product Usage: intended to allow direct visualization of the laryngeal structure and is used during tracheal intubation.
Brand
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model 44401 (GTIN: Each: 14026704662552 Box: 24026704662559 Case: 34026704662556, lots 197, 19A, 19F, 19J, 19P, 19W, 205, 207, 20C, 20H, 20T), Model 44402 (GTIN: Each: 14026704662569 Box: 24026704662566 Case: 34026704662563, lots 197, 19A, 19F, 19J, 19P, 19W, 205, 207, 20C, 20H, 20M, 20T), Model 44403 (GTIN: Each: 14026704662576 Box: 24026704662573 Case: 34026704662570, lots 197, 19A, 19F, 19J, 207, 20C, 20H, 20M, 20T).
Products Sold
Model 44401 (GTIN: Each: 14026704662552 Box: 24026704662559 Case: 34026704662556; lots 197, 19A, 19F, 19J, 19P, 19W, 205, 207, 20C, 20H, 20T); Model 44402 (GTIN: Each: 14026704662569 Box: 24026704662566 Case: 34026704662563; lots 197, 19A, 19F, 19J, 19P, 19W, 205, 207, 20C, 20H, 20M, 20T); Model 44403 (GTIN: Each: 14026704662576 Box: 24026704662573 Case: 34026704662570; lots 197, 19A, 19F, 19J, 207, 20C, 20H, 20M, 20T).
TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC is recalling RUSCH POLARIS" Laryngoscope - Product Usage: intended to allow direct visualization of the laryngeal due to Teleflex is voluntarily recalling the products referenced above due to customers reporting that the laryngoscope handles develop cracks and/or break a. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Teleflex is voluntarily recalling the products referenced above due to customers reporting that the laryngoscope handles develop cracks and/or break at the hinge.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The US consignee notification letter "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" and Recall Acknowledgement form sent on 02/18/2021 via FedEx 2-day mail.
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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