Teleflex recalls specific oral endotracheal tubes due to reported disconnections at the 15mm connector. Affected units have unique batch numbers and reference codes. Consumers should check their product details to determine if they are impacted.
Reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube (ET tube) for the affected products.
Teleflex is recalling certain oral 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 and reference codes listed in the recall notice.
The 15mm connector on the affected tubes has been reported to disconnect during use. This disconnection could cause the tube to become unplugged from the patient's airway, potentially leading to breathing difficulties or medical emergencies if not addressed immediately.
Healthcare professionals and patients using the recalled endotracheal tubes during medical procedures are most at risk. The recall affects specific models with unique batch numbers and reference codes.
Check the product's reference code (REF 111780080) and batch numbers listed in the recall notice. Affected units include specific batch codes like 18FG33, 18GG23, and others as detailed in the recall documentation.
Identify the reference code and batch numbers on your endotracheal tube to determine if it is affected by this recall.
Teleflex is recalling specific oral endotracheal tubes due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube during use.
Check the reference code (REF 111780080) and batch numbers listed in the recall notice, such as 18FG33, 18GG23, and others.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Teleflex directly for further instructions on how to handle affected products.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1948-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1948-2023 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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