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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1901-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Slick Set Endotracheal Tubes recalled for connector disconnection

TELEFLEX is recalling 2,382 Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. Units were 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: This is an FDA Class I medical device recall, which mandates a minimum Severe (4) rating per FDA classification standards. Although no deaths or serious injuries are reported in the source, FDA Class I designation warrants this severity level.

Plain-English summary

TELEFLEX LLC is recalling 2,382 units of the Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (REF 150025) due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube. The recalled units were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico.

Affected batch numbers are: 18GT32, 18HG07, 18HG16, 18HG29, 18HG38, 18IG06, 18IG17, 18IG21, and 18IG27. The reported connector disconnections could impact proper tube function during use.

Healthcare facilities and professionals should contact TELEFLEX LLC or the FDA for instructions regarding the recalled units. The FDA recall number is Z-1901-2023.

The recalled product

Product
Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 150025
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Endotracheal Tubes
Hazard
Affected units
2,382

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 (10)

  • UDI/DI 4026704319657
  • Batch Numbers: 18GT32
  • 18HG07
  • 18HG16
  • 18HG29
  • 18HG38
  • 18IG06
  • 18IG17
  • 18IG21
  • 18IG27

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.

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