The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1888-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Endotracheal Tubes Recalled Due to Connector Disconnection Risk

TELEFLEX endotracheal tubes are being recalled due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube. The recall affects 860,472 units 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: FDA Class I recall classification requires a minimum severity score of 4. Although no reported deaths or injuries are specified in the recall notice, the disconnection hazard in a critical airway device poses potential for serious harm.

Plain-English summary

TELEFLEX LLC is recalling specific batches of Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff devices (reference 112082070) because the 15mm connector can disconnect from the tube. These are breathing tubes used in hospitals during anesthesia and critical care.

The recall affects 860,472 units distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. The devices have UDI/DI 14026704341426 and affected batch numbers span from 2018 to 2022.

Healthcare facilities and providers should immediately stop using the affected batch numbers and switch to alternative endotracheal tubes. For a complete list of batch numbers, consult the official FDA recall notice. Contact TELEFLEX LLC for product replacement or proper disposal instructions.

The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall due to the connector disconnection issue.

The recalled product

Product
Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff, REF 112082070
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Respiratory/Airway Device
Hazard
Affected units
860,472

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 14026704341426
  • Batch Numbers: 18FG12
  • 18GG07
  • 18GG08
  • 18GG10
  • 18GG12
  • 18GG19
  • 18GG22
  • 18GT07
  • 18GT08
  • 18GT12
  • 18HG28
  • 18HG34
  • 18HT07
  • 18HT08
  • 18HT31
  • 18IG01
  • 18IG04
  • 18IG07
  • 18IG09

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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