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# Teleflex Recalls Sheridan Endotracheal Tubes
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/teleflex-recalls-sheridan-endotracheal-tubes/
- Published: 2019-06-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T01:34:08.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5144395

Teleflex Medical has recalled multiple models of the Hudson RCI Sheridan and Sheridan Endotracheal Tubes due to complaints about the device’s connector disconnecting from the breathing circuit. Each tracheal tube includes an appropriately sized 15mm connector.

Teleflex Medical has received 179 complaints with 192 occurrences associated with the device disconnection, including two deaths and one injury, a [recall notice](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/teleflex-medical-recalls-hudson-rci-sheridan-and-sheridan-endotracheal-tubes-due-risk-sheridan?utm%5Fcampaign=FDA%20MedWatch%20Hudson%20RCI%20Sheridan%20and%20Sheridan%20Endotracheal%20Tubes%20by%20Teleflex%20Medical&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=Eloqua) says. While the connector typically can be removed, it should not disconnect from the endotracheal tube without significant force, it says. Use of the affected devices may cause serious adverse health consequences, including insufficient oxygenation, and death, the notice adds.