Teleflex Recalls Respiratory Filters Due To Leakage, Insufficient Air Supply Risk

The FDA classified the recall of Teleflex Inc's TFX Iso-Gard filter S as the most serious.
Iso-Gard Filter S filters are breathing circuit bacterial filters connected to respiratory equipment or breathing systems in intensive care units and operating rooms.
These filters protect the equipment and the patients from potential airborne contaminants.
The company recalled some models of the filter after receiving reports of it splitting and getting detached from patients' respiratory devices during use, which may lead to an insufficient air supply for the patient and potential cross-contamination.
The use of these devices may cause serious injury or death.
Teleflex reported that there had been 36 complaints and four injuries related to this issue. There have been no reports of deaths or long-term injuries.
Reuters reported that Teleflex recalled about 2.7 million filters distributed between Sept. 1, 2020, to July 5, 2022.
Price Action: TFX shares closed at $219.24 on Tuesday.