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

Catalog Number	100/179/080
Medical Device Problem Codes	Deflation Problem (1149); Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the device's probe and the balloon gauge were checked for re-inflation.In the morning, there was doubt about the deflation, several manometers were used for testing, all showing the same result of deflation.Decision of the anesthetist doctor was to re-intubate the patient.During visual inspection, small air bubbles were seen.After cleaning of the device in a bath and inflating the balloon, air bubbles were again observed at the junction between the tube and the balloon, confirming a leak.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: the initial mdr with the mfr #3012307300-2025-12814 was submitted in error.The information provided noted that the number of incidents was 1, not 2.Refer to mfr #3012307300-2025-12812 for all information pertaining to this file, including investigation results.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H4, d2b: correction.

• 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 ln n; minneapolis, MN 55442 ; 2247062300
• MDR Report Key: 23633987
• Report Number: 3012307300-2025-12814
• Device Sequence Number: 21452024
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019315022142
• UDI-Public: (01)15019315022142
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Pharmacist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/24/2026

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: 100/179/080
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/06/2025; 02/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/08/2026; 03/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 115 KG