Slick Set Endotracheal Tubes recalled for connector disconnection risk
Teleflex is recalling Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tubes nationwide due to reported disconnection of the 15mm connector from the tube, affecting airway management in critical care settings.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I medical device recall with confirmed reports of connector disconnection defect. Although no injuries or hospitalizations are explicitly reported in the source, FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4, reflecting the serious potential risk in critical care settings where endotracheal tube failure can compromise airway management.
Plain-English summary
Teleflex LLC is recalling the Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (REF 170060) distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico, due to a connector defect.
The recall was initiated following reports of disconnection of the 15mm connector from the endotracheal tube. This connector is essential for proper device function and airway management delivery.
Approximately 9,400 units have been distributed in the United States. Affected units are identified by UDI/DI 4026704319558 and specific batch numbers including 18GG31, 18HG22, 18HG32, 18HG35, 18IG09, and others listed in the recall notice.
Healthcare providers and facilities using these tubes should verify batch numbers against the official FDA recall notice and discontinue use of affected units immediately. Patients with questions about their care should contact their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Slick Set Cuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170060
- Manufacturer
- TELEFLEX LLC
- Hazard
- connector-disconnection
- device-failure
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (20)
- UDI/DI 4026704319558
- Batch numbers: 18GG31
- 18HG22
- 18HG32
- 18HG35
- 18IG09
- 18IG24
- 18IG27
- 18JG17
- 18LG12
- 19AG37
- 19BG12
- 19CT49
- 19DT15
- 19DT20
- 19ET22
- 19ET38
- 19ET77
- 19FT18
- 19IT14
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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