AirLife™ T63CRecalls & reported problems
Airlife · AirLife™ Tri-Flo™ Suction Catheter With Control Port · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10190752145559), received between Mar 10, 2023 and Mar 10, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Connection Problem” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Connection Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 10, 2023Connection Problem; Connection Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO VYAIRE MEDICAL THE END OF THE T63C CATHETER SUCT COIL 5-6FR CONT GRAD 50/CS DOES NOT SNUGLY FIT INTO SUCTION TUBING - THERE IS NO LONGER A RIBBED CONNECTION AND THE CUSTOMER WAS UNABLE TO GET EFFICIENT SEAL TO REACH SET SUCTION PRESSURES. IT WAS USED ON A PATIENT, BUT THERE IS NO HARM REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16525583 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2023Connection Problem; Connection Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO VYAIRE MEDICAL THE END OF THE T63C CATHETER SUCT COIL 5-6FR CONT GRAD 50/CS DOES NOT SNUGGLY FIT INTO SUCTION TUBING - THERE IS NO LONGER A RIBBED CONNECTION AND THE CUSTOMER WAS UNABLE TO GET EFFICIENT SEAL TO REACH SET SUCTION PRESSURES. IT WAS USED ON A PATIENT, BUT THERE IS NO HARM REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16525264 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.