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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1940-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Endotracheal Tube 15mm Connector Disconnection Recall

Teleflex is recalling endotracheal tubes after reports that the 15mm connector may disconnect from the tube. The recall affects 36,135 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 a serious hazard. Disconnection of the 15mm connector on a critical medical device used for airway management could compromise proper device function. No illnesses or deaths are reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex LLC is recalling the Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff (REF 111780035) due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube.

Endotracheal tubes are medical devices used to maintain an open airway during anesthesia and mechanical ventilation. Disconnection of the 15mm connector could compromise the device's function during a medical procedure.

The recall affects 36,135 units distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. Affected batches are identified by batch numbers including 18GG03, 18GG24, 18GT26, and others listed in the FDA recall notice (Z-1940-2023) with UDI/DI 14026704341037.

Healthcare facilities and providers should discontinue use of affected batches. Unused product should be quarantined or returned to Teleflex LLC. Healthcare providers or patients with concerns should contact Teleflex or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff, REF 111780035
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Respiratory Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
36,135

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 14026704341037
  • Batch Numbers: 18GG03
  • 18GG24
  • 18GT26
  • 18HG36
  • 18IG11
  • 18JG07
  • 18JG14
  • 18JG36
  • 18KG22
  • 18KG34
  • 18LG31
  • 19AG21
  • 19AG36
  • 19BG12
  • 19CG07
  • 19CT36
  • 19CT69
  • 19DT42
  • 19FT22

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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