MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN AG JUAREZ (MMJ) TAPERGUARD; TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR)

Model Number	18760S
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/21/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the connector's connection part at the top of the endotracheal tube was damaged.There was no patient involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3 and h6.H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the proximal end was split.It was reported that the connector's connection part at the top of the endotracheal tube was damaged.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause was determined to be manufacturing related.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: avoid exposure to elevated temperatures and ultraviolet light during storage.Test the cuff, pilot balloon and valve for integrity by inflation prior to use.Insert a luer tip syringe into the cuff inflation valve housing and inject enough air to fully inflate cuff.After test inflation, completely evacuate the air.If shortening of the endotracheal tube by cutting is considered, the tube should be cut and the connector reinserted prior to intubation.Tubes with 15mm connectors that cannot be removed with reasonable manipulation are not suitable for cutting.Always assure the connector is firmly seated in both the tracheal tube and the breathing circuit to prevent disconnection during use.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: TAPERGUARD
• Common Device Name: TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN AG JUAREZ (MMJ); 1181 hennequen ave.; juarez,chi 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN AG JUAREZ (MMJ); 1181 hennequen ave.; juarez,chi 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 23018923
• Report Number: 9681384-2025-00968
• Device Sequence Number: 10038404
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521620162
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521620162(17)280216(10)23B0408JZX
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K090352
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/11/2025

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 Model Number: 18760S
• Device Catalogue Number: 18760S
• Device Lot Number: 23B0408JZX
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/03/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/21/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/16/2023
• 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 Sex: Unknown