Teleflex recalls specific models of uncuffed oral endotracheal tubes due to reported disconnections at the 15mm connector. Affected units have batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
Reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube (ET tube) for the affected products.
Teleflex is recalling certain uncuffed oral endotracheal tubes because reports show 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 affected tubes has been reported to disconnect from the endotracheal tube. This disconnection could cause breathing difficulties during medical procedures if the tube becomes separated from the patient's airway.
Healthcare professionals using these tubes during medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these tubes could experience breathing issues if the connector disconnects.
Check for batch numbers: 18IG24, 18KG10, 18KG22, 18LG06, 18LG33, 19AG21, 19AG36, 19DT06, 19ET12, 19ET58, 19GT44, 19HT04, 19HT66, 19IT12, 19LT32, 20DT14, 20GG27, KME20J1208, KME21B0077, KME21C0441, KME22D3452, KME22F0736, KME22G0655. The product is a Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube uncuffed/plain - Murphy model.
Look for batch numbers listed in the recall: 18IG24, 18KG10, 18KG22, 18LG06, 18LG33, 19AG21, 19AG36, 19DT06, 19ET12, 19ET58, 19GT44, 19HT04, 19HT66, 19IT12, 19LT32, 20DT14, 20GG27, KME20J1208, KME21B0077, KME21C0441, KME22D3452, KME22F0736, KME22G0655.
Reach out to Teleflex for guidance on whether your specific tube is affected and what to do next.
Reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the endotracheal tube for the affected products.
Batch numbers: 18IG24, 18KG10, 18KG22, 18LG06, 18LG33, 19AG21, 19AG36, 19DT06, 19ET12, 19ET58, 19GT44, 19HT04, 19HT66, 19IT12, 19LT32, 20DT14, 20GG27, KME20J1208, KME21B0077, KME21C0441, KME22D3452, KME22F0736, KME22G0655.
Check the batch number on your tube against the list provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1865-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1865-2023 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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