Teleflex Slick Set Endotracheal Tube 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 Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set products because reports indicate the 15mm connector can disconnect from the tube. This could lead to breathing issues during medical procedures if the tube becomes disconnected.

Why it’s dangerous

The 15mm connector on the endotracheal tube can become disconnected during use. This disconnection could interrupt the patient's breathing and require immediate medical intervention.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals using these tubes during medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving care with the affected products may experience breathing difficulties if the tube disconnects.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set' with reference number 170090. Affected units have specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice.

Brand
Teleflex
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Look for the reference number 170090 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to see if it is affected.

How can I tell if my product is affected?

Affected units have specific batch numbers and reference number 170090 as listed in the recall notice.

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Subject: Recall Z-1835-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex

Hello,

I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1835-2023 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-1835-2023 (May 25, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1835-2023 to see it in context.
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TELEFLEX LLC recalls Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170090

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