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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1902-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Slick Set Endotracheal Tubes Recalled for Connector Disconnection

Teleflex is recalling 870 units of Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tubes nationwide due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the tube.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA classified this as a Class I recall. The severity rubric specifies that Class I recalls indicate a serious hazard with potential for serious adverse health consequences, which places this recall in the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex LLC is recalling 870 units of the Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (REF 150030) following reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube. The affected products were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico.

Affected batch numbers are 18IG15, 18IG21, 18IG27, 18JG02, and 18JG14 (UDI/DI 4026704319664). Healthcare providers and facilities using these products should contact Teleflex for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 150030
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Respiratory Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
870

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 (6)

  • UDI/DI 4026704319664
  • Batch Numbers: 18IG15
  • 18IG21
  • 18IG27
  • 18JG02
  • 18JG14

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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