Endotracheal Tube Connectors Recalled for Potential Disconnection Risk
TELEFLEX LLC is recalling 300,613 endotracheal tubes due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. The affected tubes were distributed nationwide and could pose patient safety risks.
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 classification requires minimum severity score 4. While no specific patient injuries or deaths are reported in the available source text, connector failure on a critical airway device presents direct risk of patient harm.
Plain-English summary
TELEFLEX LLC is recalling the Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal Murphy Eye with High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff (REF 112082075). The FDA has received reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the affected tubes.
Approximately 300,613 units were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. The affected batch numbers are specified in the FDA recall documentation.
Endotracheal tubes with disconnected connectors present a risk to patient safety and respiratory function. Healthcare providers should identify and remove affected units from service immediately.
Facilities that have received these tubes should contact TELEFLEX LLC for guidance on returns or replacements. Additional information is available through FDA recall number Z-1889-2023.
The recalled product
- Product
- Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal Murphy Eye, High Volume, Low Pressure Cuff, REF 112082075
- Manufacturer
- TELEFLEX LLC
- Category
- Medical Device
- 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 14026704341433
- Batch Numbers: 18FG29
- 18GG13
- 18GG15
- 18GG26
- 18GT32
- 18GT34
- 18HG14
- 18HG21
- 18HG23
- 18HG24
- 18HG27
- 18HT15
- 18HT31
- 18IG25
- 18IG29
- 18IT04
- 18IT23
- 18IT25
- 18JG10
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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