The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1924-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Teleflex Endotracheal Tubes Recalled for 15mm Connector Disconnection

Teleflex is recalling Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tubes due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube. Approximately 2,980 units were 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: This is an FDA Class I recall, which requires a minimum severity score of 4 per agency classification rules. The hazard involves potential disconnection of a critical airway management device; however, no patient injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex LLC is recalling Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tubes (uncuffed/plain Murphy model, REF 100181065) due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the tube.

The affected devices have been distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico, with approximately 2,980 units recalled. Specific batch numbers and UDI/DI codes for the recalled products are available from the FDA.

Disconnection of the connector from an endotracheal tube during use could compromise proper airway management and ventilation support, which are critical functions in anesthesia and intensive care settings.

Healthcare facilities and clinical staff with affected devices should contact Teleflex for handling instructions and follow their internal device recall protocols.

The recalled product

Product
Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100181065
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
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 (17)

  • UDI/DI 14026704340597
  • Batch Numbers: 18FT35
  • 18GG25
  • 18JG35
  • 18KG21
  • 18LG18
  • 19AG25
  • 19CT33
  • 19ET69
  • 20BT02
  • 20CT11
  • KME22B1670
  • KME22E1010
  • KME22E1408
  • KME22H0137
  • KME22J0202
  • KME22K2262

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.