Class 2 Device Recall Emerald Fiberoptic Blade, Macintosh 4

• Date Initiated by Firm: July 09, 2014
• Date Posted: July 26, 2014
• Recall Status: Terminated on November 09, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-2119-2014
• Recall Event ID: 68757
• Product Classification: Laryngoscope, rigid - Product Code CCW
• Product: Emerald Fiberoptic Blade, Macintosh 4, Teleflex Medical. A rigid laryngoscope is a device used to examine and visualize a patient's upper airway and aid placement of a tracheal tube.
• Code Information: Product Code: 004434400, Lot number: 02A1402138
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Teleflex Medical; 4024 Stirrup Creek Dr; Durham NC 27703-9000
• For Additional Information Contact: Michael T. Taggart; 919-433-4940
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Packaging Error: Customers have reported receiving incorrect product. The box labeling indicates the correct product MAC 4 but the contents are incorrect, Miller 4 blades.
• FDA Determined Cause: Other
• Action: Teleflex Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated July 9, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product and lot numbers listed above. 2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-866- 804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of product to Teleflex Medical. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter. Teleflex Medical is committed to providing high quality, safe and effective products. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause your operations. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.
• Quantity in Commerce: 120 units
• Distribution: US Distribution including the states of FL, GA, KY, MD, MS, MT, PA, SC and TX.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.