The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1832-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

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
Category
Medical Device — Airway Management
Hazard
Affected units
38,950

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.

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.

See all 123 products in this recall →

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