The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1839-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Endotracheal Tube Connector Disconnection Risk Prompts Teleflex Recall

Teleflex is recalling Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tubes due to reported 15mm connector disconnection. The recall affects 22,400 units distributed nationwide.

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 classified as FDA Class I, which requires a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. The recalled product is a critical airway management device, and the reported connector disconnection could have serious consequences during patient use.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex LLC is recalling the Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (REF 170130) due to reported disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube. This is a Class I recall issued by the FDA.

The affected products include 22,400 units distributed nationwide throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico. The recall covers multiple batch numbers manufactured between 2018 and 2022.

Healthcare facilities and medical professionals in possession of the recalled product should immediately discontinue use and contact Teleflex for return or replacement instructions. Patients or healthcare providers with questions or concerns should consult with their medical professional.

The recalled product

Product
Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170130
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Airway Management
Hazard
Affected units
22,400

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 14026704644893
  • Batch Numbers: 18JG09
  • 18JG26
  • 18JG34
  • 18JG37
  • 18KG18
  • 18KG23
  • 18LG02
  • 18LG22
  • 19AG09
  • 19AG21
  • 19AG37
  • 19BG04
  • 19BG07
  • 19BG21
  • 19BG40
  • 19CT49
  • 19CT71
  • 19DT33
  • 19ET22

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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