Slick Set Endotracheal Tubes recalled due to reported 15mm connector disconnection
Teleflex is recalling Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tubes due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube. The recall affects 14,160 units distributed nationwide.
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: The FDA classified this as Class I following reports of 15mm connector disconnection from the endotracheal tube. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls cannot score below Severe (4).
Plain-English summary
Teleflex LLC is recalling the Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set (model REF 170120). This medical device is used for airway management in both oral and nasal applications. 14,160 units were distributed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
The Food and Drug Administration classified this as a Class I recall based on reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the endotracheal tube.
Healthcare facilities and medical professionals with affected batches should immediately discontinue use and contact Teleflex for product return or replacement instructions. Affected batch numbers include 18JG23, 18JG26, 18JG34, 18KG26, 18LG05, and additional codes. The product UDI/DI is 14026704644879.
The recalled product
- Product
- Slick Set Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube and Stylet Set, oral/nasal, REF 170120
- Manufacturer
- TELEFLEX LLC
- Hazard
- connector-disconnection
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 14026704644879
- Batch Numbers: 18JG23
- 18JG26
- 18JG34
- 18KG26
- 18LG05
- 19AG18
- 19AG21
- 19AG24
- 19AG37
- 19BG01
- 19BG04
- 19BG07
- 19BG12
- 19BG16
- 19CT58
- 19CT71
- 19DT06
- 19DT20
- 19ET77
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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