The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1844-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube Connector Disconnection Risk

TELEFLEX is recalling 3,310 units of Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tubes (REF 170155) distributed nationwide due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting 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 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 recall is classified FDA Class I, which establishes a minimum severity of 4. The source does not report any deaths, injuries, or illnesses, so the severity does not reach Critical. Connector disconnection on an endotracheal tube represents a serious patient safety risk.

Plain-English summary

TELEFLEX LLC is recalling 3,310 units of Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Sets (oral/nasal, REF 170155) distributed nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico.

The recalled products have been reported to experience disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube. This connector is essential for the proper function and security of the tube during patient care.

The recall involves multiple batch numbers produced between 2018 and 2022. Affected units are identified by UDI/DI 14026704644947 and can be verified using the specific batch numbers listed in the FDA recall notice. Healthcare facilities and providers should verify whether they have affected inventory.

The recalled product

Product
Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170155
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Endotracheal Tubes
Hazard
Affected units
3,310

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 14026704644947
  • Batch Numbers: 18JG17
  • 19AG37
  • 19CT32
  • 19ET22
  • 19ET38
  • 19ET60
  • 19IT54
  • 20AT32
  • 20CT22
  • 20DT29
  • KME20G0385
  • KME20K2550
  • KME20L1492
  • KME20M0813
  • KME21A2775
  • KME21B1698
  • KME21C2646
  • KME21J0882
  • KME21J0883

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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