Endotracheal Tubes Recalled for Potential 15mm Connector Disconnection
TELEFLEX LLC is recalling Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tubes because the 15mm connector may disconnect from the tube, creating a potential airway access risk.
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 mandates a minimum severity score of 4. The hazard involves disconnection of a critical airway connector in endotracheal tubes used in life-support scenarios. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
TELEFLEX LLC has issued a Class I FDA recall of Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff, REF 111781055, affecting 172,721 units distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico.
The recalled tubes have been reported to experience disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube. Endotracheal tubes are critical medical devices used to maintain airway access in patients undergoing anesthesia, in intensive care, and in emergency settings.
Healthcare facilities should identify affected units using the batch numbers and UDI/DI information provided in FDA recall notice Z-1953-2023 and contact TELEFLEX LLC for guidance on device management and replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff, REF 111781055
- 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 14026704341198
- Batch Numbers: 18FT35
- 18FT39
- 18GG17
- 18GG18
- 18GT32
- 18IG10
- 18IG16
- 18IG17
- 18JG13
- 18JG20
- 18JG35
- 18JG37
- 18KG18
- 18KG39
- 18KG41
- 18LG12
- 18LG14
- 18LG30
- 18LG39
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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