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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1884-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Teleflex Endotracheal Tubes Recalled Due to Connector Disconnection

Teleflex is recalling 47,520 endotracheal tubes due to reported 15mm connector disconnection. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall; disconnected tubes could compromise airway management.

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: FDA Class I medical device recall for reported connector disconnection on critical airway management tubes. No deaths or serious injuries reported; minimum score of 4 per FDA Class I classification.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex LLC is recalling 47,520 units of Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff (REF 112082050). The tubes have been distributed nationwide including Puerto Rico.

The FDA received reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube. These tubes are used for patient intubation and airway management in critical care settings. A connector disconnection could compromise ventilation during patient care.

The FDA classified this as a Class I recall. The affected units can be identified by UDI/DI 14026704341389 and specific batch numbers provided in the official FDA recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff, REF 112082050
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Respiratory / Airway Management
Hazard
Affected units
47,520

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 14026704341389
  • Batch Numbers: 18GG02
  • 18GG19
  • 18GG23
  • 18GT06
  • 18JG04
  • 18JG15
  • 18JG16
  • 18JG18
  • 18JT06
  • 18JT16
  • 19AG33
  • 19AT20
  • 19BG02
  • 19BG03
  • 19BG10
  • 19BG15
  • 19BG22
  • 19BG26
  • 19BG42

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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