The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1841-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube Connector Disconnection Recall

Teleflex LLC is recalling approximately 10,650 units of Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection from the tube.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA classified this as Class I recall. Class I indicates reasonable probability that device use could cause serious adverse health consequences. Disconnection of a critical airway connector poses serious risk to ventilated patients.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex LLC is recalling approximately 10,650 units of the Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (REF 170140) due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube. An endotracheal tube with a disconnected connector could compromise ventilation and oxygen delivery to patients during medical procedures.

The affected units were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. Multiple batch numbers are included in this recall. Healthcare providers should verify whether they have received affected units and contact Teleflex LLC regarding corrective actions.

The recalled product

Product
Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170140
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Airway Management
Hazard
Affected units
10,650

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 14026704647047
  • Batch Numbers: 18JG17
  • 18JG32
  • 18JG34
  • 18KG29
  • 18LG02
  • 18LG15
  • 18LG18
  • 19AG09
  • 19AG21
  • 19BG12
  • 19CT32
  • 19DT06
  • 19DT20
  • 19ET38
  • 19ET72
  • 19ET77
  • 19FT24
  • 19JT29
  • 20BG16

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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