Slick Set endotracheal tubes recalled for connector disconnection
Teleflex is recalling Slick Set endotracheal tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. The defect could prevent proper airway management during patient care.
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, which requires a severity score of at least 4. An endotracheal tube connector disconnection poses significant risk of serious patient harm in critical care settings, and the manufacturer has received reports of the defect.
Plain-English summary
Teleflex LLC is recalling Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Sets (REF 170065) nationwide, including Puerto Rico. The recall addresses reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube.
Endotracheal tubes are critical medical devices used to maintain airways during anesthesia, mechanical ventilation, and emergency care. A connector disconnection could prevent proper ventilation and oxygenation of patients.
The recall affects approximately 15,020 units distributed nationwide. If you have received these tubes, stop using the affected batches immediately and contact Teleflex or your hospital supply chain. Refer to batch numbers and UDI/ID 4026704319565 for identification.
The recalled product
- Product
- Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170065
- 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/ID 4026704319565
- Batch numbers: 18FG05
- 18FG25
- 18GG05
- 18GG10
- 18GG20
- 18GT32
- 18HG19
- 18HG32
- 18HG38
- 18IG09
- 18JG04
- 18JG06
- 18JG34
- 18KG35
- 19AG13
- 19AG37
- 19BG01
- 19CT58
- 19CT71
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