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

Model Number	18775S
Medical Device Problem Code	Use of Device Problem (1670)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/21/2025
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 cuff of the endotracheal tube did not inflate during the pre-use check.There was no change even though the pressure was applied.There was no patient involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the tube did not present the notch under the cuff and thus the cuff did not inflate.Functionally, an inflation/deflation test was performed.Using a syringe, air was applied to the cuff and it was observed that the cuff could not be inflated.It was reported that the cuff of the endotracheal tube did not inflate during the pre-use check.There was no change even though the pressure was applied.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: check to verify that cuff inflation system is not leaking.Integrity of the system should be verified periodically during the intubation period.Any deviation from the selected seal pressure should be investigated and corrected immediately.Each tube¿s cuff, pilot balloon and valve should be tested by inflation prior to use.If dysfunction is detected in any part of the inflation system, the tube should not be used and be returned.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: 23682460
• Report Number: 9681384-2025-01264
• Device Sequence Number: 9984334
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521620193
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521620193(17)300821(10)25H1086JZX
• 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): 04/22/2026

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 Model Number: 18775S
• Device Catalogue Number: 18775S
• Device Lot Number: 25H1086JZX
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/27/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/21/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/01/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/21/2025
• 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