Slick Set Endotracheal Tubes Recalled for Connector Disconnection
Teleflex LLC is recalling Slick Set Endotracheal Tube Sets for reports of 15mm connector disconnection. The connector may separate from the tube, affecting respiratory support in patients.
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: The FDA classified this as a Class I recall, which per the severity rubric indicates a minimum severity score of 4. A connector disconnection on an endotracheal tube could prevent proper oxygen delivery to a patient's airway, though no illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Teleflex LLC is recalling the Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (REF 170150), with approximately 2,940 units distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. The recall is due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection from the tube.
The FDA classified this as a Class I recall because disconnection of the connector could prevent proper oxygen delivery to a patient's airway. The affected batches were manufactured between 2018 and 2022.
Healthcare providers should immediately stop using the affected batch numbers and contact Teleflex LLC for replacement units. Patients who have received these tubes should consult their healthcare provider about their respiratory management.
The recalled product
- Product
- Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170150
- 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 14026704644930
- Batch Numbers: 18JG21
- 18KG18
- 19AG09
- 19AG37
- 19CT32
- 19DT33
- 19ET38
- 19ET77
- 19GT45
- 19IT54
- 20DT29
- 20ET56
- KME20K0157
- KME20L1845
- KME20L1846
- KME21A0892
- KME21B1697
- KME21J0153
- KME22B1390
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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