The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity: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.

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: 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
Category
Medical Device — Airway Management Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
18,900

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.

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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