TRACOE twist plus REF 316-08Recalls & reported problems
Tracoe medical GmbH · TRACOE twist plus Tracheostomy Tube, with Low Pressure Cuff and Subglottic Suction Line · Class 2
All models of TRACOE twist plus (13)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 16
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 16 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04035324019083), received between Jun 4, 2025 and Jul 7, 2026 — classified as 16 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loss of or Failure to Bond” (13 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
- Loss of or Failure to Bond13
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
- Gas/Air Leak1
- Material Split, Cut or Torn1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions12
- Aspiration/Inhalation2
- Low Oxygen Saturation2
- Upper Respiratory Tract Irritation2
Recent adverse event reports
The 16 most recent of 16 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 7, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED SUBGLOTTIC PORT WAS DETACHED. THE ARTICLE NUMBER AND THE LOT NUMBER WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25729453 ↗MalfunctionMay 19, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED SUBGLOTTIC PORT DETACHED, SUBGLOTTIC LOAD ASPIRATION.
Patient problems: Upper Respiratory Tract Irritation
MAUDE report 25212395 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
SUBGLOTTIC SUCTION LINE DETACHED SUBGLOTTIC LOAD ASPIRATION TUBE EXCHANGED.
Patient problems: Upper Respiratory Tract Irritation
MAUDE report 24964837 ↗MalfunctionApr 17, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
SUBGLOTTIC PORT FELL OFF. TUBE CHANGED. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24910041 ↗MalfunctionApr 17, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
SUBGLOTTIC PORT FOUND DISCONNECTED IN BED. TUBE CHANGED. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24908705 ↗MalfunctionApr 10, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
THE SUBGLOTTIC PORT OF THE TRACHEOSTOMY BECAME DETACHED FROM THE TUBE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24843090 ↗MalfunctionApr 10, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
SUBGLOTTIC PORT FOUND DISCONNECTED. TUBE CHANGED ON (B)(6).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24838616 ↗MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
SUBGLOTTIC PORT BECAME DETACHED FROM TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE; THE PATIENT IS VERY DEPENDENT ON SGP SUCTION AND VENTILATED OVERNIGHT. THIS REQUIRED A TRACHEOSTOMY CHANGE, THIS CAUSED SIGNIFICANT UPSET TO PATIENT WHO WAS VERY DISTRESS AND UPSET USED FOR 19 DAYS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24660286 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
SUB-GLOTTIC PORT BECAME DETACHED FROM THE BODY OF THE TUBE WHEN PT WAS BEING ROLLED. NO PRESSURE OR PULLING OF TUBE. THIS REQUIRED AN EMERGENCY TUBE CHANGE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24577469 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED ON 2026-02-23 THAT SUBGLOTTIC SUCTION PORT DETACHED FROM THE TUBE. THE PATIENT REQUIRED URGENT TRACHEOSTOMY CHANGE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24568372 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Split, Cut or Torn
ON (B)(6) 2026 PILOT BALLOON DETACHMENT ON THE TRACHEOSTOMY WAS REPORTED. EMERGENCY TUBE CHANGE WAS REQUIRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24518711 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
ON (B)(6) 2026 SUBGLOTTIC SUCTION PORT DETACHMENT WAS REPORTED. PATIENT REQUIRED EMERGENCY TUBE CHANGE. NO HEALTH EFFECT REPORTED.
Patient problems: Aspiration/Inhalation; Low Oxygen Saturation
MAUDE report 24518441 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED ON 2026-02-11 THAT SUBGLOTTIC PORT BECAME DETACHED FROM TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE. THE PATIENT IS VERY DEPENDANT ON SGP SUCTION AND VENTILATED OVERNIGHT, REQUIRED AN EMERGENCY TRACHEOSTOMY CHANGE. THE PATIENT TOOK A LONG TIME TO OPTIMISE POST CUFF DEFLATION DUE TO BURDEN OF SECRETIONS, CAUSING DISCOMFORT AND DISTRESS AND DROP IN SATURATIONS.
Patient problems: Aspiration/Inhalation; Low Oxygen Saturation
MAUDE report 24517308 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
SUBGLOTTIC SUCTION LINE DETACHED FROM TRACHEOSTOMY CANNULA DURING TREATMENT. THE PATIENT WAS DEPENDENT ON SGP SUCTION AND VENTILATED OVERNIGHT. THE PATIENT REQUIRED AN TRACHEOSTOMY CHANGE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24275840 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
SUBGLOTTIC SUCTION LINE DETACHED FROM TRACHEOSTOMY CANNULA DURING TREATMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22222757 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2025Gas/Air Leak; Gas/Air Leak
1) WHAT WENT WRONG: CUFF LEAK WAS OBSERVED DURING USE AFTER MORE THAN 1 MONTH OF USE, WHICH IS MORE THAN THE ALLOWED DURATION OF USE OF 29 DAYS. CUFF PRESSURE WAS TESTED WITH MANOMETER AND INFLATION WAS DONE WITH MONOMETER AND SYRINGE. THE PRESSURE DECREASES IMMEDIATELY. IT IS NOT REPORTED IF A PRIORI CUFF TESTING WAS DONE AND PASSED. 2) HEALTH EFFECT: NO HEALTH EFFECT TO THE PATIENT REPORTED. THE TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE WITH THE CUFF PROBLEM WAS CHANGED THE FOLLOWING DAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22139949 ↗
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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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