Endotracheal Tube Connector Disconnection Risk Prompts Medical Device Recall
Teleflex is recalling Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Sets due to reports that the 15mm connector may disconnect from the tube. The recall affects 447 units distributed nationwide.
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 classification indicates reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences. Although the source text reports connector disconnections but does not specify reported patient injuries, the defect poses serious risk during critical airway management.
Plain-English summary
Teleflex LLC is recalling the Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (REF 150040) due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube.
The disconnection of the connector from the endotracheal tube can compromise patient airway security and ventilation during medical procedures. Endotracheal tubes are critical medical devices used to establish and maintain airways and deliver ventilation, particularly in surgical, critical care, and emergency settings. A connector disconnection during patient use could prevent proper oxygen and ventilation delivery.
The recall affects 447 units with batch numbers 18IG12 and 18IG15 that were distributed throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico.
Patients and healthcare providers who have these devices should stop using them and contact Teleflex or their supplier for return or replacement instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 150040
- Manufacturer
- TELEFLEX LLC
- Category
- Medical Device
- Hazard
- connector-disconnection
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 (3)
- UDI/DI 4026704319688
- Batch Numbers: 18IG12
- 18IG15
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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