The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1876-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Endotracheal Tube Connector Disconnection Recall — FDA Class I

TELEFLEX endotracheal tubes (Murphy design) may have a disconnected 15mm connector. Approximately 12,382 affected units were distributed nationwide. Healthcare facilities should inspect tubes before use.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Devices): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification indicates the product defect could cause serious injury or death. This endotracheal tube connector defect presents a critical risk in clinical airway management.

Plain-English summary

TELEFLEX LLC is recalling endotracheal tubes (oral/nasal, uncuffed/plain, Murphy design, REF 100382050, UDI/DI 14026704340832). The recall affects approximately 12,382 units distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico.

Reports indicate that the 15mm connector on affected tubes may disconnect from the endotracheal tube. The defect was identified in batches manufactured between 2018 and 2022; specific batch numbers are documented by the FDA. Connector disconnection could compromise airway management during clinical use.

The affected product was distributed to healthcare facilities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Healthcare providers should verify their inventory against the batch numbers listed in the FDA alert to identify affected units.

Healthcare facilities should inspect their stock of these endotracheal tubes before clinical use. Tubes matching the recalled batch numbers should be segregated and removed from service. Contact TELEFLEX LLC for product return or replacement instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100382050
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Airway Management
Hazard
Affected units
12,382

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 14026704340832
  • Batch Numbers: 18FG02
  • 18FT26
  • 18FT35
  • 18GG26
  • 18HT18
  • 18IG04
  • 18IG10
  • 18JG36
  • 18JT06
  • 18JT10
  • 18KG23
  • 18KT30
  • 18LG06
  • 18LT18
  • 19BG16
  • 19BG21
  • 19CG06
  • 19DT16
  • 19DT39

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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