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Portex 55-6060Recalls & reported problems

Icu Medical, Inc. · Class 2

All models of Portex (409)

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 10788942560604), received between Sep 19, 2022 and Apr 27, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Component” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Defective Component1
  • Failure to Zero1
  • Incorrect Measurement1
  • Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings1
  • Operating System Becomes Nonfunctional1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 27, 2023Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Failure to Zero; Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Failure to Zero

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY AND IS NOT SET FOR ZERO (0). PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 16827964 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 19, 2022Operating System Becomes Nonfunctional; Operating System Becomes Nonfunctional

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FUNCTIONAL TESTE FAILED. AFTER TESTING WITH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE PRESSURE USING A SMALL SYRINGE, THE GAUGE POINTER CANNOT RETURN TO ZERO AND STOPS AT JUST OUTSIDE THE EDGE OF THE BLACK SQUARE. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15445578 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 19, 2022Defective Component; Defective Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RED INDICATOR NEEDLE DOES NOT MOVE WITH THE BLACK NEEDLE WHEN UNDER PRESSURE. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15444999 ↗

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