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Portex A2832-25Recalls & reported problems

Icu Medical, Inc. · Class 2

All models of Portex (409)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00351688061761), received between May 11, 2018 and Sep 4, 2022 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (6 reports).

7 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K965017); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Defective Device6

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient5
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 4, 2022Defective Device; Defective Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BUPIVACAINE IN THE TRAYS ARE NOT WORKING. THE CUSTOMER IDENTIFIED TWO LOTS THAT THEY BELIEVE TO HAVE DEVICE ISSUE. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15353912 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 11, 2018Defective Device; Defective Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BUPIVACAINE CONTAINED IN THE PORTEX® SPINAL ANESTHESIA TRAY WAS INEFFECTIVE. NO PATIENT DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS INCIDENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7508211 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 11, 2018Defective Device; Defective Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BUPIVACAINE CONTAINED IN THE PORTEX® SPINAL ANESTHESIA TRAY WAS INEFFECTIVE. NO PATIENT DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS INCIDENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7508210 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 11, 2018Defective Device; Defective Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BUPIVACAINE CONTAINED IN THE PORTEX® SPINAL ANESTHESIA TRAY WAS INEFFECTIVE. NO PATIENT DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS INCIDENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7508206 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 11, 2018Defective Device; Defective Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BUPIVACAINE CONTAINED IN THE PORTEX® SPINAL ANESTHESIA TRAY WAS INEFFECTIVE. THE CUSTOMER OPENED AND USED A NEW KIT SUCCESSFULLY. NO PATIENT DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS INCIDENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7507952 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 11, 2018Defective Device; Defective Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BUPIVACAINE CONTAINED IN THE PORTEX® SPINAL ANESTHESIA TRAY WAS INEFFECTIVE. NO PATIENT DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS INCIDENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7507806 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K965017. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1101-2026 · Dec 19, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Portex Spinal Tray, Item No. A3729-24 A3595
  • Z-0211-2007 · Oct 27, 2006 · Terminated
    Portex Continuous Epidural tray Ref 4948-17
  • Z-0242-06 · Nov 17, 2005 · Terminated
    4902 Glass L.O.R. Syringe
  • Z-0244-06 · Nov 17, 2005 · Terminated
    4904 Glass L.O.R. Syringe
  • Z-0243-06 · Nov 17, 2005 · Terminated
    4903 Glass L.O.R. Syringe
  • Z-0245-06 · Nov 17, 2005 · Terminated
    4950-16 Portex Epidural Mini-pack
  • Z-0166-04 · Oct 10, 2003 · Terminated
    Portex Spinal Tray with 25G Whitacre Needle. Kit contains Bupivacaine in Dextrose, Epinephrine,Lidocaine, Lidocaine in Dextrose and Tetracaine Catalog Number: 15545-20

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