Parker Flex-Tip H-PFST-75Recalls & reported problems
Salter Labs · Parker Flex-Tip Tracheal Tube with Stylet, High Volume Low Pressure, Cuffed (PFST), 7.5mm · Class 2
All models of Parker Flex-Tip (19)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10749065801753), received between Jan 24, 2026 and Jun 26, 2026 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Separation 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Separation Problem2
- Deflation Problem1
- Gas/Air Leak1
- Infusion or Flow Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Infusion or Flow Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER MEDICAL STAFF CONNECTED A CUFF PRESSURE GAUGE, THE PRESSURE DECREASED BY APPROXIMATELY 20 MMHG. THE TUBE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY EXTUBATED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW TUBE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED DELAY IN THERAPY, HARM, OR INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25637556 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Gas/Air Leak
IT WAS REPORTED, IMMEDIATELY AFTER INTUBATION NO INCREASE IN PERIPHERAL OXYGEN SATURATION (SPO2) WAS OBSERVED; THE TUBE WAS REMOVED AND REINTUBATION WAS PERFORMED WITH A NEW TUBE. THE CUFF REPORTEDLY HAD A LEAK; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO REPORT OF A DELAY IN THERAPY, HARM OR INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24408163 ↗MalfunctionJan 24, 2026Separation Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ONE WEEK AFTER INTUBATION, THE INFLATION TUBE DETACHED, AND REINTUBATION WAS PERFORMED USING A NEW TUBE. NO HARM OR INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. AIRLIFE RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED 3 DIFFERENT INCIDENTS, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS AND INVOLVED DIFFERENT PATIENTS. THIS IS THE THIRD OF THREE REPORTS REFER TO 3004748541-2026-00019 FOR THE FIRST REPORT. REFER TO 3004748541-2026-00020 FOR THE SECOND REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24174866 ↗MalfunctionJan 24, 2026Separation Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SEVERAL DAYS AFTER INTUBATION, THE INFLATION TUBE DETACHED, AND REINTUBATION WAS PERFORMED USING A NEW TUBE. NO HARM OR INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. AIRLIFE RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED 3 DIFFERENT INCIDENTS, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS AND INVOLVED DIFFERENT PATIENTS. THIS IS THE SECOND OF THREE REPORTS REFER TO 3004748541-2026-00019 FOR THE FIRST REPORT. REFER TO 3004748541-2026-00021 FOR THE THIRD REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24174865 ↗MalfunctionJan 24, 2026Deflation Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SEVERAL HOURS AFTER INTUBATION, MEDICAL STAFF NOTICED THE CUFF WAS DEFLATED. THE PATIENT WAS REINTUBATED WITH A NEW TUBE. NO HARM OR INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. AIRLIFE RECEIVED A SINGLE REPORT THAT REFERENCED 3 DIFFERENT INCIDENTS, WHICH WERE ASSOCIATED WITH SEPARATE UNITS AND INVOLVED DIFFERENT PATIENTS. THIS IS THE FIRST OF THREE REPORTS REFER TO 3004748541-2026-00020 FOR THE SECOND REPORT. REFER TO 3004748541-2026-00021 FOR THE THIRD REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24173625 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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