Teleflex recalls specific endotracheal tubes for potential disconnection of 15mm connectors, which could lead to breathing issues during medical procedures.
Reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube (ET tube) for the affected products.
Teleflex is recalling certain endotracheal tubes that may disconnect at the 15mm connector. This could cause breathing problems for patients during medical procedures if the tube becomes disconnected.
The 15mm connector on these tubes can disconnect during use, potentially causing breathing difficulties for patients. This disconnection risk is specific to the affected product models and batch numbers.
Healthcare professionals and patients using these specific endotracheal tubes during medical procedures are affected. Those with the listed batch numbers are most at risk.
Check the product's batch numbers: 19FT28, 19GT04, 19GT51, 19KT13, 19LT28, 20BG15, 20ET03, KME20H2609, KME20J3088, KME20K2749, KME20L0640, KME20M1726, KME20M2538, KME21A0858, KME21M2918, KME22B2857, KME22C3373, KME22D0876. These tubes are used in medical procedures and may have a specific reference number.
Look for batch numbers listed: 19FT28, 19GT04, 19GT51, 19KT13, 19LT28, 20BG15, 20ET03, KME20H2609, KME20J3088, KME20K2749, KME20L0640, KME20M1726, KME20M2538, KME21A0858, KME21M2918, KME22B2857, KME22C3373, KME22D0876.
Teleflex recalls these endotracheal tubes because reports indicate the 15mm connector can disconnect during use, which may cause breathing issues for patients.
Check the batch numbers listed: 19FT28, 19GT04, 19GT51, 19KT13, 19LT28, 20BG15, 20ET03, KME20H2609, KME20J3088, KME20K2749, KME20L0640, KME20M1726, KME20M2538, KME21A0858, KME21M2918, KME22B2857, KME22C3373, KME22D0876.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Teleflex directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1928-2023 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1928-2023 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
