Teleflex recalls specific endotracheal tubes due to reported disconnections at the 15mm connector. Affected units have unique batch numbers. Stop using if you own these models.
Reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube (ET tube) for the affected products.
Teleflex is recalling certain endotracheal tubes that have reported disconnections at the 15mm connector. This could lead to breathing difficulties during medical procedures if the tube becomes disconnected.
The 15mm connector on these tubes can disconnect during use, potentially causing breathing difficulties for patients. This disconnection risk is reported but not confirmed to cause injury in all cases.
Healthcare professionals and medical facilities using the affected endotracheal tubes. Those with the specific batch numbers listed are most at risk.
Check the batch numbers on the tube: 18FT26, 18GG17, 18GG19, 18HG15, 18HG37, 18IG04, 18IG29, 18JG17, 18KG10, 19AT23, 19CT64, 19ET12, 19ET24, 19GT31, 19HT69, 19IT11, 20AT22, 20BT13, 20BT42, 20CT02, 20CT54, 20DT09, 20FT21, 20FT60, 20GT18, KME20H0334, KME21F1534, KME22A2269, KME22B0741, KME22B0896, KME22B1031, KME22C0096, KME22E2348, KME22F2118.
Look for the specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your tube is affected.
The affected batch numbers are: 18FT26, 18GG17, 18GG19, 18HG15, 18HG37, 18IG04, 18IG29, 18JG17, 18KG10, 19AT23, 19CT64, 19ET12, 19ET24, 19GT31, 19HT69, 19IT11, 20AT22, 20BT13, 20BT42, 20CT02, 20CT54, 20DT09, 20FT21, 20FT60, 20GT18, KME20H0334, KME21F1534, KME22A2269, KME22B0741, KME22B0896, KME22B1031, KME22C0096, KME22E2348, KME22F2118.
The recall does not provide a fix or remedy; affected units should be checked and potentially replaced if the batch numbers match.
Check the batch numbers on the 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-1962-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1962-2023 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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