AVANOS 35114Recalls & reported problems
Avanos Medical, Inc. · MICROCUFF* Pediatric Endotracheal Tube, Oral/Nasal Magill · Class 2
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 00609038351148), received between Aug 31, 2022 and Jul 28, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Puncture/Hole” (2 reports).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Puncture/Hole2
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Gas/Air Leak1
- Material Separation1
- Separation Problem1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information3
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 28, 2026Material Separation
It was reported that during a dental procedure, the physician observed that the inflation tube had separated from the body of the endotracheal tube. A scratch was noted approximately 2 mm from the separation point. There was no reported harm or injury associated with this event.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50058278 ↗MalfunctionJul 14, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED, THE VENTILATOR DEPENDENT PATIENT WAS INTUBATED WITH THE ORAL ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE (OETT) ON (B)(6) 2023, IT HAD BEEN IN PLACE FOR 27 DAYS. THE CUFF PRESSURE WAS MEASURED AT 15:00 ON DAY 28 AND WAS NOTED TO BE WELL SECURED (WITH NO DISLODGEMENT OF THE CUFF INFLATION LINE). THE PATIENT¿S PARENT REPORTED THAT AT 16:25 THE CUFF INFLATION LINE HAD DISLODGED; THE NURSE APPROACHED IMMEDIATELY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED WHAT, IF ANY MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS TAKEN; THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17324337 ↗MalfunctionJul 5, 2023Gas/Air Leak; Gas/Air Leak
IT WAS REPORTED, THE MICROCUFF ENDTRACHEAL TUBE INITIALLY HELD PRESSURE IN THE CUFF, BUT NOT AFTER A WHILE AND IT HAD TO BE "RE-BLOCKED CONSTANTLY". THE ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED DURING USE, THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17261390 ↗MalfunctionJun 21, 2023Separation Problem; Separation Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MICROCUFF VENT CONNECTOR DETACHED DURING USE. NO INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17172760 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2022Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole
AVANOS MEDICAL, INC. RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED TWO DIFFERENT INCIDENCES, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS, INVOLVING TWO DIFFERENT EVENTS. THIS IS THE FIRST OF TWO REPORTS. REFER TO 2026095-2022-00097 FOR THE SECOND EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED THE "PAEDIATRIC MICROCUFF CUFF [WAS] LOSING VOLUME AND ON REMOVAL" THE CUFF WAS SEEN TO BE SPLIT. THE PATIENT REQUIRED REINTUBATION. THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15329520 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2022Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole
AVANOS MEDICAL, INC. RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED TWO DIFFERENT INCIDENCES, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS, INVOLVING TWO DIFFERENT EVENTS. THIS IS THE SECOND OF TWO REPORTS. REFER TO 2026095-2022-00096 FOR THE FIRST EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED THE "PAEDIATRIC MICROCUFF CUFF [WAS] LOSING VOLUME AND ON REMOVAL" THE CUFF WAS SEEN TO BE SPLIT. THE PATIENT REQUIRED REINTUBATION. THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15329491 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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