Medline—Teleflex Rusch Green Lite Mac 1 Laryngoscope Blades: Pouch May Contain Incorrect Size Blade

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In a January 25, 2018, Subrecall Immediate Action Required letter submitted by an ECRI Institute member hospital, Medline states that it is initiating a subrecall of the above blades, which were recalled by Teleflex because the pouch may contain the incorrect size blade; pouches labeled Rusch Green Lite Mac 1 may contain Rusch Green Lite Mac 2 blades. Medline also states that this problem may cause a delay in treatment. Medline further states that no injuries associated with this problem have been reported. The distributor has not confirmed the...