Oral Endotracheal Tubes Recalled for 15mm Connector Disconnection Risk
Teleflex LLC is recalling 19,842 preformed oral endotracheal tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. Affected devices 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: FDA Class I classification establishes minimum severity of 4 per the rubric. The defect—connector disconnection in a critical airway device—poses significant risk of patient harm, though specific injuries or hospitalizations are not reported in the source.
Plain-English summary
Teleflex LLC is recalling 19,842 units of Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff (REF 111780050) due to reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube.
The affected tubes were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico, under UDI/DI 14026704341068. Affected batch numbers are specified in the FDA recall notice.
Endotracheal tubes are critical medical devices used for airway management in hospitals and healthcare settings. A disconnected 15mm connector could compromise the tube's ability to maintain a secure airway. Healthcare providers should immediately cease use of affected units and contact Teleflex or the FDA for guidance on handling and replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff, REF 111780050
- Manufacturer
- TELEFLEX LLC
- Hazard
- connector-disconnection
- airway-compromise
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 14026704341068
- Batch Numbers: 18FG12
- 18FG24
- 18GG03
- 18GT26
- 18HG24
- 18IG24
- 18JG07
- 18KG34
- 18LG11
- 18LG31
- 19AG09
- 19AG11
- 19AG21
- 19AG36
- 19CG07
- 19CT36
- 19DT06
- 19FT18
- 19GT44
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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