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

Catalog Number	100/179/075
Medical Device Problem Code	Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Dyspnea (1816)
Date of Event	06/29/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device history record of reported lot 4432528 was reviewed, and it was confirmed that no non-conformities were reported during production.The quality inspection forms were reviewed, and it was observed that no defects were found, and the lot was released.Without the return of the samples a comprehensive failure investigation cannot be performed, and a probable cause cannot be determined.If the product is returned, the complaint will be reopened for further investigation.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient was admitted to the hospital for chest tightness, dyspnea, low finger pulse oxygen, and poor oxygenation, the patient was intubated and ventilated, and it was discovered that the balloon of the patient's tracheal tube had an airbag leak and the patient was dyspnea as a result of the issue.The nasotracheal tube was immediately replaced.

• Brand Name: PORTEX ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES
• 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: 22784406
• Report Number: 3012307300-2025-09552
• Device Sequence Number: 13228845
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019315022135
• UDI-Public: (01)15019315022135(17)281020(10)4432528
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K790312
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/12/2025

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: 4432528
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/22/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/12/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/13/2023
• 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: 81 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown