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

Catalog Number	100/179/070
Medical Device Problem Code	Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device history record of reported lot number 6018610 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, after the intubation, the device triggered an alarm, and inspection revealed a leak in the intubation cuff.Per reporter, the alarm stopped after it was replaced with a new one.There was patient involvement, but no patient harm/adverse event was reported.

• Brand Name: PORTEX ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES
• Common Device Name: TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ICU MEDICAL 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: 23594930
• Report Number: 3012307300-2025-12604
• Device Sequence Number: 9223158
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019315022128
• UDI-Public: (01)15019315022128(17)290603(10)6018610
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: UNKNOWN
• 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): 11/19/2025

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: 100/179/070
• Device Lot Number: 6018610
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/28/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/17/2024
• 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