MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ICU MEDICAL CZECH REPUBLIC A. S PORTEX BLU SELECT SUCTIONAID CUFFED TRACHEOSTOMY; TUBE, TRACHEOSTOMY (W/WO CONNECTOR)

Catalog Number	101/860/075CZ
Medical Device Problem Codes	Gas/Air Leak (2946); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/01/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D3, d4 - catalog #, d7a: corrected.H3, h6: updated.The suspect product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection was performed and was found that there was a 'c' shaped cut on the cuff.The allegation made by the complainant was confirmed.However, the probable root cause of the event was unable to be determined.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B3: unknown; month and year valid.H3: 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the air leaks from the cuff.Per reporter, the event occurred during patient use.No adverse event was reported.

• Brand Name: PORTEX BLU SELECT SUCTIONAID CUFFED TRACHEOSTOMY
• Common Device Name: TUBE, TRACHEOSTOMY (W/WO CONNECTOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ICU MEDICAL CZECH REPUBLIC A. S; olomoucká 306; hranice 753 0 1; EZ 753 01
• Manufacturer Contact: reed covert ; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442 ; 2247062300
• MDR Report Key: 25072328
• Report Number: 3012307300-2026-04542
• Device Sequence Number: 10425273
• Product Code: BTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019517076141
• UDI-Public: (01)15019517076141
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173384
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/03/2026

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: 101/860/075CZ
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/13/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/10/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/04/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/03/2026
• 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 Sex: Unknown