Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tubes recalled for connector disconnection
TELEFLEX LLC is recalling Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Sets due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube. Approximately 4,370 units distributed nationwide including Puerto Rico are affected.
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 Class I classification sets a minimum Severe rating. The connector failure affects a critical airway device, but no deaths or serious injuries are reported in the source text, placing this at Severe rather than Critical.
Plain-English summary
Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Sets (REF 170085), manufactured by TELEFLEX LLC, are being recalled due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube. Approximately 4,370 units have been distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico.
The 15mm connector is a standard component that attaches the endotracheal tube to ventilation equipment. Reports indicate this connector may disconnect from the tube during use. The affected product is identified by UDI/DI 4026704319602 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice, including 18FG09, 18GG20, 18GG28, 18HG07, 18JG11, and others.
Healthcare facilities and providers currently using or stocking this product should contact TELEFLEX LLC immediately for instructions on return or replacement procedures.
The recalled product
- Product
- Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170085
- 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 4026704319602
- Batch Numbers: 18FG09
- 18GG20
- 18GG28
- 18HG07
- 18JG11
- 18KG18
- 19AG37
- 19CT32
- 19DT02
- 19ET38
- 19ET60
- 19HT61
- 19HT66
- 19IT44
- 19KT21
- 19KT55
- 19LT32
- 20AT32
- 20BT05
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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