The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1864-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Preformed AGT Endotracheal Tubes recalled for potential connector disconnection

TELEFLEX is recalling Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tubes nationwide due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube, affecting 4,155 units.

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 classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the connector disconnection on an airway management device presents a serious functional hazard during critical procedures.

Plain-English summary

TELEFLEX LLC is recalling Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tubes (uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100180045) distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. The company received reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the endotracheal tube.

Endotracheal tubes are critical medical devices used to manage and maintain airways during intubation and other medical procedures. A disconnection of the 15mm connector could prevent the device from functioning properly during these procedures. A total of 4,155 units have been distributed.

Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these devices should immediately stop using affected units. Contact TELEFLEX LLC for instructions on returning or replacing the recalled tubes. Affected batch numbers are available from TELEFLEX and the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100180045
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Hazard
  • connector-failure

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 14026704340467
  • Batch Numbers: 18GT26
  • 18KG10
  • 18LG06
  • 19AG11
  • 19AG21
  • 19CT69
  • 19DT06
  • 19FT29
  • 19FT49
  • 19GT43
  • 19HT66
  • 19JT55
  • 19KT17
  • 19LT08
  • 19LT32
  • 20AT49
  • 20BT53
  • 20DT15
  • 20ET04

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.