Slick Set Endotracheal Tubes Recalled for Connector Disconnection Risk
Teleflex is recalling Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tubes due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube, which could interrupt airway support during mechanical ventilation.
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: This is an FDA Class I recall, which establishes a minimum score of 4 per the rubric. The reported connector disconnection on critical airway equipment poses a serious risk to patient safety, though no deaths or hospitalizations have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Teleflex LLC is recalling the Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (REF 170075) distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. The recall affects 38,950 units across multiple batches.
The FDA received reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the endotracheal tube. When this connector disconnects during use, it interrupts the connection between the tube and ventilation equipment, potentially cutting off airway support to intubated patients.
This product is used in hospitals and medical facilities for airway management in patients requiring mechanical ventilation. Healthcare providers currently using affected units should immediately cease use and contact Teleflex for return or replacement instructions. Patients whose treatment may have involved this product should contact their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170075
- Manufacturer
- TELEFLEX LLC
- Hazard
- connector-disconnection
- airway-risk
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 4026704319589
- Batch numbers: 18FG09
- 18FG15
- 18FG17
- 18FG22
- 18FG30
- 18FT32
- 18GG02
- 18GG05
- 18GG28
- 18GT32
- 18HG12
- 18HG16
- 18HG22
- 18HG27
- 18HG38
- 18IG06
- 18IG15
- 18IG17
- 18IG27
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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