MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TELEFLEX MEDICAL SHERIDAN ET TUBE, SHER-I-BRONCH, RS, 37 FR; TUBE, TRACHEAL/BRONCHIAL, DIFF

Catalog Number	5-16037
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/09/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed and no relevant findings were identified.Without the device to evaluate the complaint could not be confirmed and the probable cause could not be determined from the available information.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.If the sample becomes available at a later date a follow up report will be submitted with investigation results.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that: "(b)(6) 2025, the doctor found blue balloon leakage when doing testing before using on patient.Change new tube.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn# (b)(4).The reported complaint of "leak - balloon cuff" could not be confirmed based upon the sample received.The customer returned one unit 5-16037 et tube, sher-i-bronch, ls, 37 fr for investigation.The returned et tube was able to inflate and deflate with no difficulty.All et tubes are 100% inspected for both inflation and deflation at the time of manufacturing.A device history record review was performed and showed no evidence to suggest a manufacturing related issue.No functional issues were found with the returned device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that: "on (b)(6) 2025, the doctor found blue balloon leakage when doing testing before using on patient.Change new tube.".

• Brand Name: SHERIDAN ET TUBE, SHER-I-BRONCH, RS, 37 FR
• Common Device Name: TUBE, TRACHEAL/BRONCHIAL, DIFF
• Manufacturer (Section D): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; rancho el descanso; tecate 21478 ; MX 21478
• Manufacturer Contact: kevin don bosco ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 22174876
• Report Number: 3003898360-2025-00456
• Device Sequence Number: 7818495
• Product Code: CBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04026704397617
• UDI-Public: (01)04026704397617(11)230705(17)280704(10)73G2300286(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K180253
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/13/2025

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: 5-16037
• Device Lot Number: 73G2300286
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/13/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/29/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/05/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: NOT REPORTED; NOT REPORTED
• Patient Sex: Unknown