MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL CZECH REPUBLIC A. S PORTEX TUBES BLUSELECT SUCTIONAID; TUBE, TRACHEOSTOMY (W/WO CONNECTOR)

Catalog Number	101/870/080CZ
Medical Device Problem Code	Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B3: month and year of event have been provided; day is unknown.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the connection tube for the external pressure controller (intellicuff) came loose.The reporter stated that when inserting the connection tube into the pilot balloon, a phenomenon occurs where it gets pushed back out.The event occurred during use.There was no reported patient harm/adverse event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One device was returned for evaluation in used condition, along with a connecting tube from another company.The samples were tested, and the issue was confirmed but the cause was due to incorrect use.The customer claimed there was an issue with connection of the connection tube into pilot balloon.Testing was performed and the issue during insertion of connection tube was detected.The connector of connection tube jumped from the pilot balloon valve as reported by customer.However, only a syringe should be used for inflation of the cuff, which is defined in the instruction for use.No lot history review was performed because no lot number provided.

• Brand Name: PORTEX TUBES BLUSELECT SUCTIONAID
• Common Device Name: TUBE, TRACHEOSTOMY (W/WO CONNECTOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL CZECH REPUBLIC A. S; olomoucká 306; hranice 753 0 1; EZ 753 01
• Manufacturer Contact: reed covert ; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442 ; 2247062300
• MDR Report Key: 22031146
• Report Number: 3012307300-2025-05759
• Device Sequence Number: 8112599
• Product Code: BTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019517076226
• UDI-Public: (01)15019517076226
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173384
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/23/2025

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: 101/870/080CZ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/28/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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 Sex: Unknown