Teleflex recalls specific endotracheal tubes due to reported disconnections at the 15mm connector. Affected products include certain batch numbers and model references. Consumers should check their tube details and contact Teleflex for remedy.
Reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube (ET tube) for the affected products.
Teleflex is recalling specific endotracheal tubes that may disconnect at the 15mm connector. This could lead to breathing issues if the tube becomes disconnected during medical use.
The 15mm connector on the affected tubes can disconnect during use, potentially causing breathing difficulties. This disconnection risk is specific to medical procedures where the tube is critical for airway maintenance.
Healthcare professionals using endotracheal tubes for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these tubes during surgery or critical care may be affected if the disconnection occurs.
Check for the model reference 'Magill' and batch numbers listed: 18FG22, 18GT16, 18IG04, 18JG08, 19CT42, 19HT05, 19HT61, 19JT51, 19KT13, 20DT04, KME20J0756, KME20K2144, KME20L0425, KME21A2196, KME21A3268, KME21C0914, KME22D0877, KME22E0896, KME22F1601, KME22G1456, KME22G2369.
Identify your tube's model reference and batch numbers to confirm if it's affected.
Reach out to Teleflex for instructions on how to proceed with the recall.
Teleflex reports disconnections at the 15mm connector for specific endotracheal tubes, which could cause breathing issues during medical procedures.
Check for the model reference 'Magill' and batch numbers listed: 18FG22, 18GT16, 18IG04, 18JG08, 19CT42, 19HT05, 19HT61, 19JT51, 19KT13, 20DT04, KME20J0756, KME20K2144, KME20L0425, KME21A2196, KME21A3268, KME21C0914, KME22D0877, KME22E0896, KME22F1601, KME22G1456, KME22G2369.
Contact Teleflex for instructions on how to proceed with the recall. The remedy is not specified 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-1929-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1929-2023 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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