Teleflex recalls specific endotracheal tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. Affected models include oral/nasal uncuffed/plain types with certain batch numbers. Consumers should check their product details to determine if recalled.
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. Affected products have specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
The 15mm connector on the affected endotracheal tubes has been reported to disconnect during use. This disconnection could cause breathing difficulties for patients if the tube becomes separated from the ventilator or breathing apparatus.
Healthcare professionals and medical facilities using the recalled endotracheal tubes are most at risk. Patients receiving these tubes during medical procedures could be affected if the connector disconnects.
Check the product's batch numbers listed in the recall: 18FT13, 18GT32, 18HG08, 18HG25, 18IG29, 18JG35, 18KG08, 18LG23, 19AG08, 19AG23, 19AG38, 19BG12, 19BG35, 19CT37, 19CT42, 19DT36, 19ET51, 19FT08, 19GT05, 19GT35, 19IT11, 19IT56, 19KT13, 19LT27, 20AT05, 20BT43, 20CT07, 20DT22, 20ET30, 20FT43, 20FT55, 20GT18, KME20K0276, KME20M3220, KME21A0764, KME21C0890, KME21C1020, KME21C1033, KME21C1572, KME21C2686, KME21D1293, KME21D1448, KME21D1743, KME21D1913, KME21F0962, KME22A2454, KME22C1763, KME22D2425, KME22D2823, KME22E0291, KME22E0560, KME22E2506, KME22E2684, KME22E2925, KME22F1606, KME22J1478, KME22K0878, KME22L2920, KME22M0084, KME22M0213. The product is an oral/nasal uncuffed/plain endotracheal tube with the model 'Murphy' and reference number 100382030.
Identify your endotracheal tube's batch numbers to see if they match the listed affected batches.
Teleflex is recalling these tubes due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube, which could cause breathing difficulties during medical procedures.
Check the batch numbers on your tube against the list provided in the recall: 18FT13, 18GT32, 18HG08, 18HG25, 18IG29, 18JG35, 18KG08, 18LG23, 19AG08, 19AG23, 19AG38, 19BG12, 19BG35, 19CT37, 19CT42, 19DT36, 19ET51, 19FT08, 19GT05, 19GT35, 19IT11, 19IT56, 19KT13, 19LT27, 20AT05, 20BT43, 20CT07, 20DT22, 20ET30, 20FT43, 20FT55, 20GT18, KME20K0276, KME20M3220, KME21A0764, KME21C0890, KME21C1020, KME21C1033, KME21C1572, KME21C2686, KME21D1293, KME21D1448, KME21D1743, KME21D1913, KME21F0962, KME22A2454, KME22C1763, KME22D2425, KME22D2823, KME22E0291, KME22E0560, KME22E2506, KME22E2684, KME22E2925, KME22F1606, KME22J1478, KME22K0878, KME22L2920, KME22M0084, KME22M0213.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so affected users should check with Teleflex 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-1874-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1874-2023 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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