Teleflex recalls specific endotracheal tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. Affected models include batch numbers 18FG12 to 20FT60. 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 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 during use. This disconnection could cause the tube to become unplugged from the patient's airway, potentially leading to breathing difficulties or medical emergencies.
Healthcare professionals and patients using the recalled endotracheal tubes. Those with the specific batch numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check the batch numbers on the tube: 18FG12, 18GG26, 18GT26, 18HG24, 18HG36, 18JG13, 18JG36, 18LG31, 18LG33, 19AG11, 19AG21, 19CG07, 19DT42, 19FT18, 19GT43, 19JT02, 19KT37, 19LT32, 20AT13, 20BT53, 20CT21, 20DT15, 20ET50, 20FT36, 20FT60, 20GG43, 20GT40, KME20K2722, KME20K2733, KME20L0659, KME20L1620, KME20M0897, KME20M1522, KME21A0198, KME21A0967, KME21A2397, KME21B2435, KME21C0325, KME22C1814, KME22C1815, KME22C2815, KME22D1075, KME22D3468, KME22E0686, KME22E2786, KME22F1459, KME22G0186, KME22G0338, KME22H1790, KME22J0267, KME22J1449, KME22J2193, KME22J2455, KME22K0574, KME22M1047, KME22M1305, KME22M1323, KME22M2819, KME22M3040, KME23A2332, KME23A2894, KME23A2895, KME23A3034. The tubes are labeled with UDI/DI 14026704341051.
Look for batch numbers on the tube: 18FG12, 18GG26, 18GT26, 18HG24, 18HG36, 18JG13, 18JG36, 18LG31, 18LG33, 19AG11, 19AG21, 19CG07, 19DT42, 19FT18, 19GT43, 19JT02, 19KT37, 19LT32, 20AT13, 20BT53, 20CT21, 20DT15, 20ET50, 20FT36, 20FT60, 20GG43, 20GT40, KME20K2722, KME20K2733, KME20L0659, KME20L1620, KME20M0897, KME20M1522, KME21A0198, KME21A0967, KME21A2397, KME21B2435, KME21C0325, KME22C1814, KME22C1815, KME22C2815, KME22D1075, KME22D3468, KME22E0686, KME22E2786, KME22F1459, KME22G0186, KME22G0338, KME22H1790, KME22J0267, KME22J1449, KME22J2193, KME22J2455, KME22K0574, KME22M1047, KME22M1305, KME22M1323, KME22M2819, KME22M3040, KME23A2332, KME23A2894, KME23A2895, KME23A3034.
Teleflex is recalling these tubes because reports indicate the 15mm connector can disconnect from the tube during use, which could cause breathing difficulties.
Check the batch numbers on the tube: 18FG12, 18GG26, 18GT26, 18HG24, 18HG36, 18JG13, 18JG36, 18LG31, 18LG33, 19AG11, 19AG21, 19CG07, 19DT42, 19FT18, 19GT43, 19JT02, 19KT37, 19LT32, 20AT13, 20BT53, 20CT21, 20DT15, 20ET50, 20FT36, 20FT60, 20GG43, 20GT40, KME20K2722, KME20K2733, KME20L0659, KME20L1620, KME20M0897, KME20M1522, KME21A0198, KME21A0967, KME21A2397, KME21B2435, KME21C0325, KME22C1814, KME22C1815, KME22C2815, KME22D1075, KME22D3468, KME22E0686, KME22E2786, KME22F1459, KME22G0186, KME22G0338, KME22H1790, KME22J0267, KME22J1449, KME22J2193, KME22J2455, KME22K0574, KME22M1047, KME22M1305, KME22M1323, KME22M2819, KME22M3040, KME23A2332, KME23A2894, KME23A2895, KME23A3034.
If you have a tube with a batch number listed in the recall, stop using it immediately and contact Teleflex for instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1942-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1942-2023 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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