Endotracheal Tubes Recalled for Connector Disconnection by Teleflex
TELEFLEX LLC is recalling 2,140 endotracheal tubes nationwide due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the tube. Affected units were distributed throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico.
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: This is an FDA Class I recall. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls receive a minimum severity score of 4 (Severe). The hazard—connector disconnection on an airway-critical device—represents a significant direct risk to patient safety.
Plain-English summary
TELEFLEX LLC is recalling 2,140 endotracheal tubes due to reports of the 15mm connector disconnecting from the product. The affected tubes are oral/nasal, uncuffed Murphy models with REF 100382065.
The recalled units were distributed nationwide throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico. The affected batch numbers are 18KG25, 19BT19, 19CT22, 19CT39, 19ET06, KME21L2054, KME22A2341, KME22C2640, KME22E2541, KME22F1554, and KME22F2582 (UDI/DI 14026704340863).
This is an FDA Class I recall of a medical device. Additional information and guidance are available through FDA recall number Z-1939-2023.
The recalled product
- Product
- Endotracheal Tube oral/nasal uncuffed/plain - Murphy, REF 100382065
- Manufacturer
- TELEFLEX LLC
- Hazard
- connector-disconnection
- airway-compromise
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 (12)
- UDI/DI 14026704340863
- Batch Numbers: 18KG25
- 19BT19
- 19CT22
- 19CT39
- 19ET06
- KME21L2054
- KME22A2341
- KME22C2640
- KME22E2541
- KME22F1554
- KME22F2582
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same category
- SevereTMINI Tracking Array knob loosening causing potential array misalignment
FDA (Devices) · 2026-07-15
- ModerateVersius Surgical System Console affected by cybersecurity vulnerability
FDA (Devices) · 2026-07-15
- Moderate5008X Blood Tubing Set connection errors FDA Class II recall
FDA (Devices) · 2026-07-15
- ModerateMedline Convenience Kits containing temperature probes recalled
FDA (Devices) · 2026-07-15
- SevereFletcher CT/MR Shielded Applicator Set for Gynecological Brachytherapy Recalled
FDA (Devices) · 2026-07-15