RUSCH IPN915460Recalls & reported problems
Teleflex Incorporated · RUSCH GREENLITE SU MTL BLADE MAC 4 · Class 1
All models of RUSCH (220)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 14026704711403), received between Oct 15, 2021 and Apr 22, 2022 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Optical Problem” (3 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Optical Problem3
- Material Separation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 22, 2022Optical Problem; Optical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "WHEN CONNECTING THE BLADE TO THE LARYNGOSCOPE HANDLE, THE LIGHT WAS FLICKERING WITH LOW INTENSITY. THE BLADE WAS REPLACED WITH SUCCESS." NO PATIENT INJURY OR HARM REPORTED. PATIENT CONDITION REPORTED AS "FINE."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14189952 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2022Optical Problem; Optical Problem
COMPLAINT FROM MAUDE DATABASE: THE REPORT STATES "HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS COULD NOT GET INTUBATION LIGHT SOURCE FROM TELEFLEX RUSH POLARIS TO WORK PROPERLY". UNKNOWN WHEN ISSUE WAS FIRST IDENTIFIED. PATIENT CONDITION UNKNOWN AT TIME OF REPORT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 13308677 ↗MalfunctionNov 11, 2021Optical Problem; Optical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED "SEVERAL ANAESTHETISTS EXPERIENCED "FALSE CONTACT" ISSUES WHEN USING LARYNGOSCOPES WITH A BLINKING LIGHT DURING INTUBATION". NO PATIENT INJURY OR HARM REPORTED. PATIENT CONDITION REPORTED "FINE".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12798434 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT: "HAPPENED IN THE RECOVERY ROOM OF THE HOSPITAL. THE LARYNGOSCOPE BLADE BROKE DURING THE OPENING OF THE PACKAGING". NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12638767 ↗
Other LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID devices
- McGRATH MAC 301-000-000Covidien LP · LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID2 recalls202 reports
- McGRATH MAC 300-000-000Covidien LP · LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID1 recall1 death205 reports
- n.a. 8404HXKarl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID242 reports
- McGRATH 340-000-000Covidien LP · LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID2 deaths192 reports
- McGRATH MAC 301-000-000Covidien LP · LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID2 recalls90 reports
- n.a. 8404BXCKarl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID141 reports
- n/a 8404AXCKarl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID108 reports
- McGRATH 340-000-000Covidien LP · LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID84 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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