The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1837-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Slick Set Endotracheal Tubes recalled due to reported 15mm connector disconnection

Teleflex is recalling Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tubes due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube. The recall affects 14,160 units distributed nationwide.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Devices): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as Class I following reports of 15mm connector disconnection from the endotracheal tube. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls cannot score below Severe (4).

Plain-English summary

Teleflex LLC is recalling the Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (model REF 170120). This medical device is used for airway management in both oral and nasal applications. 14,160 units were distributed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

The Food and Drug Administration classified this as a Class I recall based on reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the endotracheal tube.

Healthcare facilities and medical professionals with affected batches should immediately discontinue use and contact Teleflex for product return or replacement instructions. Affected batch numbers include 18JG23, 18JG26, 18JG34, 18KG26, 18LG05, and additional codes. The product UDI/DI is 14026704644879.

The recalled product

Product
Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170120
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Respiratory Device
Hazard
Affected units
14,160

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 14026704644879
  • Batch Numbers: 18JG23
  • 18JG26
  • 18JG34
  • 18KG26
  • 18LG05
  • 19AG18
  • 19AG21
  • 19AG24
  • 19AG37
  • 19BG01
  • 19BG04
  • 19BG07
  • 19BG12
  • 19BG16
  • 19CT58
  • 19CT71
  • 19DT06
  • 19DT20
  • 19ET77

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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