Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set Connector May Disconnect During Use
TELEFLEX is recalling Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Sets due to reports that the 15mm connector may disconnect from the tube during use.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: FDA classified this as a Class I recall. Regulatory guidance specifies that Class I recalls warrant a minimum severity score of 4. The connector disconnection represents a structural failure of a critical airway management device. No deaths or hospitalizations are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
TELEFLEX LLC is recalling the Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal (REF 170050), a medical device used for airway management in healthcare settings.
The 15mm connector on the endotracheal tube may disconnect from the tube. TELEFLEX received reports of this defect occurring.
Approximately 11,560 units were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. Affected units can be identified by batch numbers 18FG05, 18GG08, 18GT32, 18HG38, 18JG02, 18JG11, 18KG15, 18LG22, 19AG24, 19DT06, 19DT33, 19ET28, 19FT18, 19IT25, 19KT48, 20AT14, 20DT09, 20ET04, 20GT31, KME20J1235, KME20J1238, KME20K2551, KME20L1089, KME20L2371, KME21A2064, KME21B2498, KME21F1552, KME21G1708, KME21K1248, KME21M2648, KME22B1391, KME22D1768, or KME22D1769, or UDI/DI 4026704319534. Healthcare facilities in possession of these units should discontinue use and contact TELEFLEX for replacement or return instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170050
- Manufacturer
- TELEFLEX LLC
- Hazard
- connector-disconnection
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (20)
- UDI/DI: 4026704319534
- Batch numbers: 18FG05
- 18GG08
- 18GT32
- 18HG38
- 18JG02
- 18JG11
- 18KG15
- 18LG22
- 19AG24
- 19DT06
- 19DT33
- 19ET28
- 19FT18
- 19IT25
- 19KT48
- 20AT14
- 20DT09
- 20ET04
- 20GT31
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same category
- SevereMedline Spinal Block Kits Recalled for Data Integrity and Efficacy Issues
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03
- SevereAbiomed Automated Impella Controller recalled for motor control and pump failure risks
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03
- HighGE APEXPRO and CARESCAPE Telemetry Systems Risk Loss of Patient Monitoring
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03
- CriticalMedline spinal anesthetic kits recalled for quality and efficacy concerns
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03
- SevereMedline spinal anesthesia kits recalled for bupivacaine quality issues
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03