Teleflex recalls specific models of oral endotracheal tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. Affected units include batch numbers 18GG03 through 20ET56. Consumers should stop using these tubes immediately.
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 poses a risk during medical procedures as the tube may become dislodged, potentially causing breathing difficulties.
The 15mm connector on the affected tubes has been reported to disconnect during use. This can lead to the tube becoming dislodged from the patient's airway, causing breathing difficulties or requiring emergency intervention.
Healthcare professionals and medical facilities that use the recalled endotracheal tubes are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures with these tubes could face breathing complications if disconnection occurs.
Check the tube's batch number on the label, which ranges from 18GG03 to 20ET56. The product name is 'Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff' with reference number 111780035.
Immediately stop using the recalled endotracheal tubes as they can disconnect during medical procedures.
The recalled model is the Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff with reference number 111780035.
Check the batch number on the tube label, which is listed as 18GG03 through 20ET56. The product name is 'Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff'.
Stop using the tube immediately and contact 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-1940-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1940-2023 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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