The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1930-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Endotracheal Tubes Recalled Nationwide for Connector Disconnection Risk

Teleflex endotracheal tubes are being recalled due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. The recall affects approximately 4,110 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: This is an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a minimum severity rating of 4. While the source does not explicitly report deaths or serious injuries, endotracheal tube connector failure poses significant risk of harm during critical airway management procedures.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex LLC is recalling Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal uncuffed/plain - Magill model (REF 100380050) due to reported disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube. Approximately 4,110 units with the UDI/DI 14026704340665 have been affected, with multiple batch numbers identified.

The affected units were distributed nationwide throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Patients and healthcare providers should verify the batch number of any tubes in use or inventory against the complete list of recalled batch numbers.

If a tube from a recalled batch is discovered, cease use immediately and contact the manufacturer or healthcare provider for guidance. The 15mm connector disconnection poses a serious risk during patient care, particularly in critical airway management situations.

The recalled product

Product
Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal uncuffed/plain - Magill, REF 100380050
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Hazard
  • connector-failure

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 (20)

  • UDI/DI 14026704340665
  • Batch Numbers: 18FG05
  • 18FT26
  • 18GT27
  • 18IG06
  • 18JG20
  • 18LG03
  • 18LT24
  • 19BG30
  • 19CT50
  • 19DT17
  • 19KT21
  • 19LT51
  • 20AT26
  • 20AT41
  • 20CT43
  • 20DT13
  • 20GG27
  • KME20H2359
  • KME20K1713

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.