MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TRACOE MEDICAL GMBH TRACOE TWIST TRACHEOSTOMY CANNULA; TRACOE TWIST TRACHEOSTOMY CANNULA WITH CUFF AND SUCTION LINE

Model Number	TRACOE TWIST TUBE
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/09/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
According to the complaint description it was noticed during use that the subglottic port was split and then detached.A theoretical investigation was conducted, as no photo/sample and no further information was received.No further details have been provided and therefore no verification of defect was possible.The general production data at tracoe are inconspicuous.The port can be damaged if the syringe is inserted too tightly.However, this might be also an injection molding defect, which is very rare.Further investigations are conducted within capa-000322.The capa is currently in the effectivness phase.
Event or Problem Description
Subglottic port found to have a split on the end where you attach the syringe to aspirate.Unable to aspirate secretions.Required tracheostomy change in order to aspirate subglottic port no compromise to airway.

• Brand Name: TRACOE TWIST TRACHEOSTOMY CANNULA
• Common Device Name: TRACOE TWIST TRACHEOSTOMY CANNULA WITH CUFF AND SUCTION LINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): TRACOE MEDICAL GMBH; reichelsheimer str. 1/3; nieder-olm, 55268 ; GM 55268
• Manufacturer (Section G): TRACOE MEDICAL GMBH; reichelsheimer str. 1/3; nieder-olm, 55268 ; GM 55268
• Manufacturer Contact: margarete halle ; reichelsheimer str. 1/3; nieder-olm, 55268 ; GM 55268
• MDR Report Key: 24660001
• Report Number: 8010485-2026-67852
• Device Sequence Number: 5117671
• Product Code: JOH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04035324032914
• UDI-Public: 4035324032914
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K961449
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Replace,Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/23/2026

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: TRACOE TWIST TUBE
• Device Catalogue Number: TRACOE TWIST TUBE
• Device Lot Number: N.A.
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/25/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2024
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown