Teleflex recalls Flexi-Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set with reported disconnections of 15mm connectors. Affected products have specific batch numbers and reference codes.
Reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube (ET tube) for the affected products.
Teleflex is recalling Flexi-Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Sets due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube. This could lead to breathing difficulties during medical procedures if the tube becomes disconnected.
The 15mm connector can disconnect from the endotracheal tube during medical procedures. This disconnection could cause breathing difficulties or require immediate re-intubation for patients.
Healthcare professionals using the affected endotracheal tubes for patient intubation are most at risk. Patients receiving intubation care with the recalled products may experience breathing issues.
Check for the reference code REF 504590 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice. The affected products include specific batch numbers like 18FG18, 18FG20, and others listed in the recall.
Review the reference code and batch numbers on the product to confirm if it is affected.
Reach out to Teleflex for guidance on next steps if the product is confirmed affected.
Teleflex is recalling these endotracheal tubes due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube during medical procedures.
The risk is that the connector may disconnect during intubation, potentially causing breathing difficulties for patients.
Check the reference code REF 504590 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice, such as 18FG18 or 18FG20.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1853-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1853-2023 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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