Rusch Endotracheal Laser Surgery Tubes (2019-04-02)

Starting date:

April 2, 2019

Posting date:

April 9, 2019

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type I

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-69554

Last updated: 2019-04-09

• Reason
• Affected products

Affected Products

Rusch Endotracheal Laser Surgery Tubes

Reason

The laser guard foil may partially separate and/or slightly detach at the edges. If the defect is present and is not recognized prior to use, adverse health consequences may result from the use of the device during laser therapy in the trachea and larynx including potential for mucosal cell trauma/bleeding, scarring, infection and pain.

Affected products