Parker Flex-Tip H-PFRC-80Recalls & reported problems
Salter Labs · Endotracheal Tube, Reinforced, Cuffed (PFRC), Parker, 8.0mm · Class 2
All models of Parker Flex-Tip (19)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10749065081803), received between Aug 28, 2025 and Jan 23, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Gas/Air Leak” (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
- Gas/Air Leak2
- Deformation Due to Compressive Stress1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Gas/Air Leak
IT WAS REPORTED, IMMEDIATELY AFTER INTUBATION AN AIR LEAK OCCURRED. THE TUBE WAS REMOVED AND REINTUBATION WITH A NEW TUBE WAS PERFORMED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF A DELAY IN THERAPY, HARM OR INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24169057 ↗MalfunctionJan 8, 2026Deformation Due to Compressive Stress
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THREE DAYS AFTER INTUBATION, MEDICAL STAFF NOTED SUCTION WAS NOT FUNCTIONING SMOOTHLY. ON (B)(6) 2025, AN X-RAY REVEALED THE TUBE WAS KINKED BEYOND THE BACK TEETH. THE TUBE WAS REMOVED, AND RE-INTUBATION WAS NOT PERFORMED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF THERAPY DELAY, HARM, OR INJURY RESULTING FROM THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24011551 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2025Gas/Air Leak; Gas/Air Leak
IT WAS REPORTED AIR LEAK OCCURRED AFTER INTUBATION DURING OPERATION. AIR WAS INJECTED AND CONTINUED TO BE USED DURING THE OPERATION. THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST SUSPECTS THE PATIENT MAY HAVE BITTEN THE TUBE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22919521 ↗
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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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