Teleflex recalls specific models of uncuffed oral endotracheal tubes due to reported disconnections at the 15mm connector. Affected units may cause breathing issues during medical procedures. Contact Teleflex for details.
Reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube (ET tube) for the affected products.
Teleflex is recalling certain uncuffed oral endotracheal tubes because reports show the 15mm connector can disconnect from the tube. This could lead to breathing problems during medical procedures if the tube becomes disconnected.
The 15mm connector on the affected tubes can become disconnected during use. This disconnection could interrupt the patient's airway, leading to breathing difficulties or complications during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using these tubes during medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving intubation with the affected models may experience breathing issues if the tube disconnects.
Check for the model name 'Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube uncuffed/plain' and the batch numbers listed: 18GT26, 18KG10, 18LG33, 19AG21, 19BG12, 19CT36, 19DT42, 19FT29, 19FT49, 20DT24, KME20L2493, KME20M0278, KME21A0061, KME21B1925, KME21M1736, KME22C0700, KME22F0734, KME22G0184, KME22H0033, KME22H3078, KME22J0843.
Look for the model name and batch numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your tube is affected.
Reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the endotracheal tube during use.
Check for the model name 'Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tube uncuffed/plain' and the batch numbers listed: 18GT26, 18KG10, 18LG33, 19AG21, 19BG12, 19CT36, 19DT42, 19FT29, 19FT49, 20DT24, KME20L2493, KME20M0278, KME21A0061, KME21B1925, KME21M1736, KME22C0700, KME22F0734, KME22G0184, KME22H0033, KME22H3078, KME22J0843.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Teleflex directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1863-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1863-2023 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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