The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1862-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Preformed AGT Endotracheal Tubes Recalled for Connector Disconnection Risk

Teleflex is recalling 4,769 endotracheal tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. This defect could interrupt breathing support during airway management procedures.

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 is an FDA Class I recall, which per the rubric guidelines requires a minimum severity score of Severe. No injuries or deaths have been reported; however, connector disconnection on an airway management device presents a serious risk during critical patient care.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex LLC is recalling 4,769 preformed AGT oral endotracheal tubes (REF 100180035) due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. These tubes are used during anesthesia and airway management procedures.

The recall stems from reported connector separations that could interrupt critical breathing support during patient care.

The affected units were distributed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico under multiple batch numbers identified by UDI/DI 14026704340443.

The recalled product

Product
Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100180035
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 14026704340443
  • Batch Numbers: 18IG24
  • 18JG07
  • 18LG06
  • 18LG33
  • 19AG36
  • 19CT69
  • 19DT42
  • 19ET34
  • 19FT19
  • 19FT29
  • 19HT34
  • 19IT43
  • 19JT02
  • 19LT08
  • 19LT32
  • 20ET56
  • KME20K1811
  • KME20M0947
  • KME21A0060

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.