Teleflex Endotracheal Tubes Recall: Risk of Disconnection

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Recalling firmTELEFLEX LLC3015 Carrington Mill Blvd, N/A · Morrisville, NC 27560-5437

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What happened, in plain English

Teleflex is recalling certain endotracheal tubes that may disconnect at the 15mm connector. This could lead to breathing issues during medical procedures if the tube becomes disconnected.

Why it’s dangerous

The 15mm connector can disconnect from the endotracheal tube during use, potentially causing breathing difficulties. This disconnection may occur if the tube is moved or handled improperly.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals and patients using these tubes during medical procedures. Those with the specific batch numbers listed are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for batch numbers: 18FT26, 18IT18, 18KG10, 19CG03, 19IT31, 20BT13, 20DT18, 20GT57, KME22C0947. The product is identified by the UDI/DI number 14026704341266.

Brand
Teleflex
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Identify your endotracheal tube's batch number and UDI/DI number to confirm if it's affected.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

Reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube for affected products.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check your product's batch number and UDI/DI number to see if it's affected. If it is, contact Teleflex for further instructions.

How can I tell if my tube is affected?

Affected tubes have batch numbers: 18FT26, 18IT18, 18KG10, 19CG03, 19IT31, 20BT13, 20DT18, 20GT57, KME22C0947.

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Subject: Recall Z-1883-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex

Hello,

I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1883-2023 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1883-2023 (May 25, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1883-2023 to see it in context.
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