FDA Recalls Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tubes for Connector Disconnection
Teleflex is recalling approximately 2,550 Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tubes (REF 150020) due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection.
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 designation establishes a minimum severity of Severe per the rubric. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the Class I classification reflects the device's critical role in airway management and the mandatory regulatory response to potential patient risk.
Plain-English summary
Teleflex LLC is recalling approximately 2,550 units of the Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (REF 150020) due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube.
The Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube is a medical device used for airway management in patients requiring oral or nasal intubation. Disconnection of the 15mm connector from the tube could compromise airway management, which is critical in patient care.
The recalled products were distributed nationwide throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico. Affected batch numbers are 18FG01, 18FG05, 18HG07, 18HG22, 18HG27, 18HG38, 18IG02, 18JG04, 18JG06, and 18JG17.
Healthcare providers and facilities should immediately verify whether they have units from the affected batches and discontinue use of affected product. Contact Teleflex LLC with questions regarding this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 150020
- Manufacturer
- TELEFLEX LLC
- Hazard
- connector-disconnection
- airway-compromise
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 (11)
- UDI/DI 4026704319640
- Batch Numbers: 18FG01
- 18FG05
- 18HG07
- 18HG22
- 18HG27
- 18HG38
- 18IG02
- 18JG04
- 18JG06
- 18JG17
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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