Teleflex recalls specific models of uncuffed oral endotracheal tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. Affected products include batch numbers 18GT26 through 20GG27. Consumers should check their tube's batch number and 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 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 endotracheal tube can become disconnected during use, potentially causing breathing difficulties. This disconnection risk is specific to the affected batch numbers and models.
Healthcare professionals and patients using these tubes during medical procedures are most at risk. The affected products are used in critical care settings where tube disconnection could cause breathing issues.
Check the batch number on the tube's packaging or label. Affected products include batch numbers 18GT26, 18KG10, 18LG06, 19AG11, 19AG21, 19CT69, 19DT06, 19FT29, 19FT49, 19GT43, 19HT66, 19JT55, 19KT17, 19LT08, 19LT32, 20AT49, 20BT53, 20DT15, 20ET04, 20GG27, and KME20H2636 through KME22J3224.
Look for the batch number on the tube's packaging or label to determine if it is affected.
Reach out to Teleflex for further instructions on how to handle the affected product.
Teleflex is recalling specific models of uncuffed oral endotracheal tubes due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube.
Affected batch numbers include 18GT26, 18KG10, 18LG06, 19AG11, 19AG21, 19CT69, 19DT06, 19FT29, 19FT49, 19GT43, 19HT66, 19JT55, 19KT17, 19LT08, 19LT32, 20AT49, 20BT53, 20DT15, 20ET04, 20GG27, and KME20H2636 through KME22J3224.
No, but healthcare professionals should check the batch number and contact Teleflex for instructions on handling the affected product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1864-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1864-2023 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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