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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1830-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

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
Category
Medical Device — Airway Management
Hazard
Affected units
15,020

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.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 123 recalled by TELEFLEX LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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