Teleflex recalls Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tubes with REF 170065 due to reported disconnections. Affected units may disconnect at the 15mm connector, posing a risk of airway obstruction during medical procedures.
Reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube (ET tube) for the affected products.
Teleflex is recalling Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tubes and Stylet Sets with specific reference numbers because they have reported disconnections at the 15mm connector. This could lead to airway obstruction during medical procedures if the tube becomes disconnected.
The 15mm connector on the endotracheal tube can disconnect during use, potentially causing airway obstruction. This disconnection risk is reported in medical settings where the tubes are used for breathing support.
Healthcare professionals using these tubes during medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving intubation care with the affected products could experience airway obstruction.
Check for the reference number REF 170065 on the product label. Affected units include specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice, such as 18FG05 through 20CT22.
Look for the reference number REF 170065 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to Teleflex for guidance on next steps if you have the affected product.
Teleflex reports disconnections of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube, which could lead to airway obstruction during medical procedures.
Check the product label for the reference number REF 170065 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice. Contact Teleflex for further instructions.
The recall reports disconnections that could cause airway obstruction, but the remedy does not specify a stop-use order or immediate risk of serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1830-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1830-2023 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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