MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING S.A. DE C.V. PORTEX TRACHEAL TUBE; TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR)

Catalog Number	100/179/075
Medical Device Problem Code	Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/18/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the anterior end of the catheter was abnormal, and it was difficult to shape, resulting in two unsuccessful cannulations.There was patient involvement, and no patient harm/adverse event reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No device was received for investigation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the reported complaint.If we receive the device, we will reopen the investigation for further evaluations.

• Brand Name: PORTEX TRACHEAL TUBE
• Common Device Name: TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING S.A. DE C.V.; ave calidad no. 4, parque; tijuana ; MX
• Manufacturer Contact: reed covert ; 6000 nathan ln n; minneapolis, MN 55442 ; 2247062300
• MDR Report Key: 20495092
• Report Number: 9617604-2024-00826
• Device Sequence Number: 14332632
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019315022135
• UDI-Public: (01)15019315022135(17)280906(10)4425922
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/03/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 100/179/075
• Device Lot Number: 4425922
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/30/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/30/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/21/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/02/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Male