Argyle 8888501023Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884527019847), received between Oct 10, 2017 and Mar 27, 2018 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Decrease in Suction” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMar 27, 2018Decrease in Suction; Decrease in Suction

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE PRODUCT HAD VERY LITTLE CURVATURE AND THE SURGEON COULD NOT SUCK THE BLOOD PROPERLY IN THE THROAT OF A CHILD; CAUSING RESPIRATORY DISTRESS.

  Patient problems: Respiratory Distress

  MAUDE report 7373712 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 10, 2017Device Slipped; Defective Device

  MANUFACTURING FOR THESE YANKAUERS ARE NOT CONSISTENT, CAUSING SOME TO SLIP OUT OF SUCTION TUBING WHEN CONNECTED. THEY COULD POTENTIALLY SLIP OUT OF SUCTION TUBING AND STAY IN PATIENTS (MOSTLY USED ON PEDIATRICS) THROAT WHEN SUCTIONING. HAVE 4 PACKAGES, SMALL ISSUE, SMALL LOT #.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6935762 ↗