MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ICU MEDICAL HEALTHCARE 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	03/03/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that immediately after the physician performed bedside endotracheal intubation and inflated the cuff, the ventilator suddenly triggered an alarm.Monitoring of the cuff pressure revealed a leak; despite multiple attempts to reinflate it, the leak persisted.The physician, who, after assessing the patient's clinical condition, proceeded to extubate the patient.The endotracheal tube was removed, and the patient's blood oxygen saturation was closely monitored.Outcome following intervention: no adverse consequences.
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 reportable information becomes available.

• Brand Name: PORTEX ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES
• Common Device Name: TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ICU MEDICAL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING S.A. DE C.V.; ave calidad no. 4, parque; tijuana ; MX
• Manufacturer Contact: reed covert ; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442 ; +1(224)706-2300
• MDR Report Key: 24795096
• Report Number: 3012307300-2026-03379
• Device Sequence Number: 15955464
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019315022128
• UDI-Public: (01)15019315022128(17)300409(10)6105356
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/28/2026

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: 100/179/070
• Device Lot Number: 6105356
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/17/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/10/2025
• 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 Age: 63 YR
• Patient Sex: Male