Teleflex recalls specific endotracheal tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. Affected models include certain batch numbers from 2018-2022. Consumers should check their product details and contact Teleflex for guidance.
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 disconnection issues at the 15mm connector. This could lead to breathing problems during medical procedures if the tube becomes disconnected.
The 15mm connector on these endotracheal tubes can become disconnected during use, potentially causing breathing difficulties or medical emergencies if the tube is no longer properly connected to the patient's airway.
Healthcare professionals and patients using these endotracheal tubes during medical procedures are most at risk. The affected products were sold in the U.S. between 2018 and 2022.
Check for the product name 'Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal uncuffed/plain - Murphy' with the batch numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 18FG22, 18FG31, etc.). These products were sold between 2018 and 2022.
Identify the batch numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 18FG22, 18FG31) to confirm if your tube is affected.
Reach out to Teleflex directly for further instructions on how to handle the affected product.
Teleflex reports that the 15mm connector on these endotracheal tubes can become disconnected during use, potentially causing breathing issues.
Affected batch numbers include 18FG22, 18FG31, 18FT13, and others listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; healthcare professionals should check product details and contact Teleflex 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-1934-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1934-2023 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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