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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1865-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Preformed Endotracheal Tubes Recalled for Connector Disconnection

Teleflex is recalling 4,146 preformed endotracheal tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. The affected devices were distributed nationwide.

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. The recall rubric mandates a minimum severity score of 4 for Class I recalls. No reported deaths, serious injuries, or hospitalizations preclude a Critical (5) rating. Therefore, Severe (4) applies.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex is recalling 4,146 Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tubes (uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100180050) due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube. The recalled batch numbers include: 18IG24, 18KG10, 18KG22, 18LG06, 18LG33, 19AG21, 19AG36, 19DT06, 19ET12, 19ET58, 19GT44, 19HT04, 19HT66, 19IT12, 19LT32, 20DT14, 20GG27, KME20J1208, KME21B0077, KME21C0441, KME22D3452, KME22F0736, and KME22G0655. The product identification number is UDI/DI 14026704340474.

The recalled tubes were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. Healthcare facilities with inventory from these batch numbers should verify whether their devices are affected and follow FDA and Teleflex guidance regarding this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100180050
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Airway Management
Hazard
Affected units
4,146

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 14026704340474
  • Batch Numbers: 18IG24
  • 18KG10
  • 18KG22
  • 18LG06
  • 18LG33
  • 19AG21
  • 19AG36
  • 19DT06
  • 19ET12
  • 19ET58
  • 19GT44
  • 19HT04
  • 19HT66
  • 19IT12
  • 19LT32
  • 20DT14
  • 20GG27
  • KME20J1208
  • KME21B0077

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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