Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tubes recalled for risk of connector disconnection
TELEFLEX is recalling Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tubes due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube. The affected product has been 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 recall was classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the product could cause serious adverse health consequences. The hazard (connector disconnection) involves a critical airway management device where separation during use could be life-threatening.
Plain-English summary
Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tubes (uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100180070) manufactured by TELEFLEX LLC are being recalled due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube.
The 15mm connector is essential for connecting the endotracheal tube to respiratory equipment and ventilation circuits. A disconnection could compromise patient airway access and create a serious risk during mechanical ventilation.
The recall affects 970 units distributed nationwide in the United States and Puerto Rico. Affected batch numbers are: 18HG40, 18LG33, 19CT36, 19FT19, 19GT46, 19LT31, KME21A2555, KME22H2313, and KME22K1045. The product is identified by UDI/DI 14026704340511.
Healthcare facilities and medical professionals should immediately verify their inventory against the affected batch numbers and discontinue use of any recalled units. Contact TELEFLEX LLC for instructions on returns or replacement products.
The recalled product
- Product
- Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100180070
- Manufacturer
- TELEFLEX LLC
- Hazard
- connector-failure
- airway-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 (10)
- UDI/DI 14026704340511
- Batch Numbers: 18HG40
- 18LG33
- 19CT36
- 19FT19
- 19GT46
- 19LT31
- KME21A2555
- KME22H2313
- KME22K1045
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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