Endotracheal Tube Recall Due to 15mm Connector Disconnection
TELEFLEX is recalling endotracheal tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. Approximately 25,160 units were distributed nationwide.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This recall meets the FDA Class I classification, the highest severity level for products where there is reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. A disconnected endotracheal tube connector can cause immediate airway loss in ventilated patients, which is life-threatening.
Plain-English summary
TELEFLEX LLC is recalling endotracheal tubes (Murphy style, REF 100382030) following reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector. The recall affects approximately 25,160 units distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico.
Endotracheal tubes are breathing tubes used to maintain an open airway during mechanical ventilation, anesthesia, or emergency care. When the 15mm connector disconnects from the tube, the seal is broken, which can disrupt ventilation and pose serious risk to patient safety.
Healthcare facilities should immediately discontinue use of affected units and verify inventory against the provided batch numbers using UDI/DI code 14026704340795. Specific batch numbers are listed in the FDA recall notice.
Any reported incidents of connector disconnection should be reported immediately to TELEFLEX or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100382030
- 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 14026704340795
- Batch Numbers: 18FT13
- 18GT32
- 18HG08
- 18HG25
- 18IG29
- 18JG35
- 18KG08
- 18LG23
- 19AG08
- 19AG23
- 19AG38
- 19BG12
- 19BG35
- 19CT37
- 19CT42
- 19DT36
- 19ET51
- 19FT08
- 19GT05
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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