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
- 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 (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.
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