The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1838-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Teleflex Slick Set Endotracheal Tube Connector Disconnection Recall

Teleflex is recalling 18,900 Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States and Puerto Rico.

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 medical device recall. Per the classification rubric, FDA Class I recalls require a minimum severity score of 4. Although no deaths or reported injuries are explicitly documented, the critical nature of airway management equipment and the potential clinical impact of connector failure during use support the Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

The Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (REF 170125) manufactured by Teleflex LLC is being recalled due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube.

The recall affects 18,900 units distributed nationwide in the United States and Puerto Rico, identified by UDI/DI 14026704644886. Affected units can be identified using the batch numbers and other product identifiers listed in the recall notice.

The endotracheal tube and stylet set is used in medical settings for airway management. A disconnected 15mm connector could affect the proper functioning of the equipment during clinical use.

The recalled product

Product
Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170125
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 14026704644886
  • Batch Numbers: 18JG11
  • 18JG26
  • 18JG34
  • 18KG18
  • 18KG23
  • 18LG15
  • 18LG22
  • 19AG09
  • 19AG21
  • 19AG24
  • 19AG37
  • 19BG04
  • 19BG07
  • 19BG12
  • 19BG16
  • 19BG21
  • 19CT41
  • 19CT49
  • 19CT55

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.