The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1903-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Endotracheal Tube Connector Failure Recall: Teleflex Slick Set Nationwide

Teleflex is recalling 510 units of Slick Set Endotracheal Tubes with reported connector disconnection issues. The defect may prevent proper airway management during critical medical use.

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: The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, which mandates a minimum Severe (4) rating per the rubric. An endotracheal tube connector disconnection represents a critical airway management risk in clinical settings, though the source text does not report any illnesses or deaths to date.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex LLC is recalling 510 units of the Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (REF 150035). The company received reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the endotracheal tube.

Endotracheal tubes are used in healthcare settings for airway management. A disconnected connector could impact the proper function and safety of the device during patient care.

The affected product was distributed nationwide, including in Puerto Rico. The recall involves batch numbers 18FG15, 18GG12, 18GG14, and 18JG02 (UDI/DI 4026704319671).

Healthcare providers should stop using the affected batches immediately and contact Teleflex LLC or their supplier for information about replacement products and verification of device inventory.

The recalled product

Product
Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 150035
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Hazard
  • connector-failure
  • airway-loss

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 (5)

  • UDI/DI 4026704319671
  • Batch Numbers: 18FG15
  • 18GG12
  • 18GG14
  • 18JG02

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.