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

Catalog Number	100/136/070
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the pump had a cuff leakage.The event occurred during patient use.There was no reported patient harm/adverse event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B3: unknown; no information has been provided to date.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 information becomes available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One device was returned for analysis of complaint of cuff leakage.As received a tear was observed on the pilot balloon of the set.In attempts to replicate clinical use, syringe was attached to the pilot balloon of the tube and slowly inflated with 20ml of air.The cuff was observed not to inflate.The complaint of leakage can be confirmed due to the tear observed.However, the leak was not observed on the cuff but rather the pilot balloon.The probable cause of the tear is unknown.

• Brand Name: PORTEX ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES POLAR
• 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 lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442 ; 2247062300
• MDR Report Key: 22440476
• Report Number: 3012307300-2025-08051
• Device Sequence Number: 4593048
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019315021312
• UDI-Public: (01)15019315021312(17)290906(10)6051995
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K931735
• 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): 08/27/2025

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 100/136/070
• Device Lot Number: 6051995
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/07/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/02/2024
• 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