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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1965-2023·Announced 2023-07-05

Teleflex Endotracheal Tube Recalled for Connector Disconnection Risk

Teleflex LLC is recalling 670 endotracheal tubes due to reports that the 15mm connector is disconnecting from the tube. Affected units were distributed nationwide including Puerto Rico.

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 medical device recall, which indicates serious potential for adverse health consequences. An endotracheal tube is critical to airway management; connector disconnection could compromise its function and patient safety.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex LLC is recalling 670 endotracheal tubes (Magill model, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff, REF 112080090) distributed nationwide in the United States including Puerto Rico. The recall is due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the affected tubes.

An endotracheal tube is a medical device used in airway management. Disconnection of the connector from the tube could compromise its function.

Affected units have batch numbers 18FT24, 18FT26, 19ET83, 19GT29, 19KT58, and 19KT38. The device identifier (UDI/DI) is 14026704341266.

The recalled product

Product
Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal Magill, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff, REF 112080090
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX LLC
Category
Medical Device — Airway Management
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 (7)

  • UDI/DI 14026704341266
  • Batch Numbers: 18FT24
  • 18FT26
  • 19ET83
  • 19GT29
  • 19KT58
  • 19KT38

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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