Teleflex recalls specific endotracheal tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. Affected models include batch numbers 18FG21 through 20GT40. Consumers should check product details and contact Teleflex for remedies.
Reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube (ET tube) for the affected products.
Teleflex is recalling certain endotracheal tubes because reports indicate the 15mm connector can disconnect from the tube. This could lead to breathing difficulties during medical procedures if the tube becomes disconnected.
The 15mm connector on the endotracheal tube can disconnect during use, potentially causing breathing difficulties or medical emergencies if the tube becomes separated from the patient's airway.
Healthcare professionals and patients using these endotracheal tubes during medical procedures are most at risk. The recall applies to specific batch numbers sold in the U.S. and Canada.
Check for batch numbers listed in the recall: 18FG21, 18FG33, 18FT17, 18FT31, 18GT06, 18HG06, 18HG15, 18IT06, 18JT12, 18KG10, 19AG05, 19AT23, 19BG10, 19BG21, 19BG26, 19BT08, 20CT47, 20DT01, 20GG45, 20GT40, KME20H0294, KME20H3036, KME20J0600, KME20J2166, KME20K1116, KME20K1206, KME20K3277, KME20L1040, KME20L1224, KME22F2548.
Look for batch numbers listed in the recall: 18FG21 through 20GT40 and KME20H0294 to KME22F2548.
Reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the endotracheal tube during use.
Check for batch numbers listed in the recall: 18FG21, 18FG33, 18FT17, 18FT31, 18GT06, 18HG06, 18HG15, 18IT06, 18JT12, 18KG10, 19AG05, 19AT23, 19BG10, 19BG21, 19BG26, 19BT08, 20CT47, 20DT01, 20GG45, 20GT40, KME20H0294, KME20H3036, KME20J0600, KME20J2166, KME20K1116, KME20K1206, KME20K3277, KME20L1040, KME20L1224, KME22F2548.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Teleflex directly for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1937-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1937-2023 from Teleflex. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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