MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ICU MEDICAL MANUFACTURING S.A. DE C.V. PORTEX TRACHEAL TUBE CLEAR MURPHEY EYESOFT SEAL; TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR)

Catalog Number	100/199/075
Medical Device Problem Code	Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/22/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the cuff was leaking slowly.Per reporter, patient had to be reintubated twice within 24 hours due to this issue.Reporter stated that the patient was sedated and did not cause the leaks.Reporter stated that cuff pressure was maintained until the tube was exchanged.No patient harm/adverse event was alleged.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D3: updated h3 and h6 codes: updated one sample was returned for evaluation.Lot history was reviewed, and no nonconformities were identified that could have contributed to the reported complaint.Visual inspection revealed no physical damage or anomalies.Functional testing showed that while the cuff inflated, it subsequently deflated.The complaint of leakage was confirmed.The probable cause was determined to be a welding error during manufacturing.

• Brand Name: PORTEX TRACHEAL TUBE CLEAR MURPHEY EYESOFT SEAL
• Common Device Name: TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ICU MEDICAL MANUFACTURING S.A. DE C.V.; ave calidad no. 4, parque; tijuana ; MX
• Manufacturer Contact: reed covert ; 6000 nathan lane n; minneapolis, MN 55442 ; 2247062300
• MDR Report Key: 25176790
• Report Number: 3012307300-2026-05027
• Device Sequence Number: 10181972
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019315022333
• UDI-Public: (01)15019315022333(17)310203(10)6175107
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: LA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K790312
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/06/2026

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: 100/199/075
• Device Lot Number: 6175107
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/05/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/23/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2026
• 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: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 86 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White