The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1872-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Preformed AGT Endotracheal Tubes Recalled Nationwide for Connector Disconnection

Teleflex recalls 53,216 Preformed AGT Endotracheal Tubes due to reported disconnection of the 15mm connector. Affected units were distributed nationwide including Puerto Rico.

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 establishes a minimum severity of Severe per the rubric that states 'never go below 4' for Class I classifications. No deaths, serious injuries, or hospitalizations have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex LLC is recalling Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tubes (uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100181045) due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the device. This FDA Class I recall affects 53,216 units that were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico.

The recall involves multiple batch numbers ranging from 18FG31 through KME22H1324. The affected products are identified by UDI/DI 14026704340559. Healthcare facilities and medical professionals should immediately discontinue use of the recalled units and verify their inventory against the batch numbers and lot codes provided by the FDA and Teleflex LLC.

Individuals or healthcare providers with concerns about the use or exposure to these recalled tubes should contact Teleflex LLC or the FDA for guidance on replacement and proper handling of affected inventory.

The recalled product

Product
Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100181045
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Endotracheal Tube
Hazard
Affected units
53,216

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 14026704340559
  • Batch Numbers: 18FG31
  • 18FT35
  • 18GG17
  • 18GG25
  • 18GG34
  • 18HG17
  • 18IG14
  • 18JG16
  • 18JG35
  • 18JG37
  • 18KG17
  • 18KG36
  • 18KG41
  • 18LG14
  • 18LG39
  • 19AG25
  • 19BG02
  • 19BG32
  • 19CG01

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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