The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1861-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Preformed Endotracheal Tube Connector Disconnection Recall by TELEFLEX

TELEFLEX LLC is recalling 3,100 preformed oral endotracheal tubes nationwide due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection that could compromise airway management.

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 recall is FDA Class I, which per the severity rubric mandates a minimum severity of 4 (Severe). No reported deaths or serious injuries have been explicitly stated in the source material.

Plain-English summary

TELEFLEX LLC is recalling 3,100 units of Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube uncuffed/plain - Murphy (REF 100180030) due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube. The product was distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico.

The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating that the disconnection hazard poses a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. The affected product is identified by UDI/DI 14026704340436 and specific batch numbers listed by the manufacturer.

Healthcare providers and facilities should identify whether they have received affected units. The affected batch numbers are: 18GG26, 18GT26, 18JG14, 19AG21, 19CG07, 19CT69, 19DT42, 19ET34, 19FT29, 19HT04, 19IT43, 19KT17, 19LT08, 20DT15, 20DT24, 20ET56, KME20K1810, KME20M0946, KME20M2783, KME21A2389, KME21B0075, KME21B1923, KME22D1514, KME22F2666, KME22G0172, and KME22G1751.

The recalled product

Product
Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100180030
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 14026704340436
  • Batch Numbers: 18GG26
  • 18GT26
  • 18JG14
  • 19AG21
  • 19CG07
  • 19CT69
  • 19DT42
  • 19ET34
  • 19FT29
  • 19HT04
  • 19IT43
  • 19KT17
  • 19LT08
  • 20DT15
  • 20DT24
  • 20ET56
  • KME20K1810
  • KME20M0946
  • KME20M2783

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.