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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1840-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Endotracheal Tube Connector Disconnection Hazard in Teleflex Slick Set

Teleflex is recalling Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube kits due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. 20,662 units have been distributed nationwide, including 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: FDA Class I recalls score at minimum 4 per the rubric. The source reports connector disconnection without reported injuries or deaths, supporting a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex LLC is recalling the Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (REF 170135) for oral and nasal use. The recall follows reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall.

20,662 units of the product have been distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. The affected devices are identified by UDI/DI code 14026704647030 and batch numbers from 18KG03 through KME22H2625.

The recalled product

Product
Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170135
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Respiratory
Hazard
Affected units
20,662

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 14026704647030
  • Batch Numbers: 18KG03
  • 18KG07
  • 18KG18
  • 18LG22
  • 19AG18
  • 19AG21
  • 19AG24
  • 19AG37
  • 19BG04
  • 19BG12
  • 19BG40
  • 19CT49
  • 19CT58
  • 19DT06
  • 19DT20
  • 19DT38
  • 19ET22
  • 19ET28
  • 19GT45

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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