Lifeshield 1265028Recalls & reported problems
ICU Medical, Inc. · LIFESHIELD, Microbore Extension Set - 5 Inch, Prepierced T-Site · Class 2
All models of Lifeshield (34)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 10
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10887787005490), received between Jun 30, 2023 and Nov 7, 2025 — classified as 10 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (7 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
- Fluid/Blood Leak7
- Break1
- Crack1
- Disconnection1
- Material Separation1
- No Flow1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions10
- Chemical Exposure1
Recent adverse event reports
The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Break
TUBING BROKE OFF THE SIDE OF THE MICROBORE EXTENSION SET PRE-PIERCED T-SITE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23496217 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2025Crack; Disconnection; Fluid/Blood Leak; Crack; Disconnection; Fluid/Blood Leak
THE COMPLAINT/EVENT OCCURRED ON AN UNSPECIFIED DATE AND INVOLVED A NDEHP LS 5.25IN MICROB EXT SET. THE CLAVE ON THE MICROBORE BIFURCATED EXTENSION SET CRACKED, LEAKED AN UNSPECIFIED FLUID, AND POPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ANY HUMAN HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21600166 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2025No Flow; No Flow
THE COMPLAINT/EVENT OCCURRED ON AN UNSPECIFIED DATE AND INVOLVED A NDEHP LS 5.25IN MICROB EXT SET. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE INTRAVENOUS (IV) WAS "NON-INFUSING". THERE WAS NO REPORT OF HUMAN HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED ISSUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21599442 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
THE COMPLAINT/EVENT OCCURRED ON AN UNSPECIFIED DATE AND INVOLVED A NDEHP LS 5.25IN MICROB EXT SET. THE COMPLAINT RECORD STATED THAT THE CLAVE POPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ANY HUMAN HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THIS COMPLAINT/EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21590195 ↗MalfunctionDec 2, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
THE EVENT OCCURRED ON AN UNSPECIFIED DATE AND INVOLVED A MICROBORE EXTENSION SET - 5 INCH, PREPIERCED T-SITE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT ALL PORT SIDES ARE LEAKING. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADVERSE EVENT OR PATIENT HARM
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18253344 ↗MalfunctionNov 17, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
THE EVENT OCCURRED ON UNKNOWN DATE INVOLVING A MICROBORE EXTENSION SET - 5 INCH, PREPIERCED T-SITE WHERE THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THAT THEY ARE HAVING COMPLICATIONS WITH SOME OF THEIR T-PORTS. THEY ARE CONCERNED ABOUT A BATCH THAT SEEMS TO BE MALFUNCTIONING WHICH ARE ALSO USED FOR CHEMOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATIONS. DURING ONE OF THEIR MOST RECENT CHEMOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATIONS, THE CHEMO SOLUTION LEAKED OUT AND WAS COATING THE GLOVES OF THE HANDLER, WHICH BECOMES A HAZARD FOR THEIR STAFF. THEY ARE BEGINNING TO TRACK THE LOT NUMBERS IN HOPES TO CONFIRM WHICH BATCH OF T-PORTS IS BAD, BUT RIGHT NOW THEY ARE SUSPECTING LOT # 11296752. 17 OF THESE T-PORTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE WORK FLOOR. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND UNKNOWN PATIENT HARM REPORTED.
Patient problems: Chemical Exposure; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18162214 ↗MalfunctionJul 26, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
A FACILITY SUBMITTED A MEDSUN MANDATORY MEDWATCH REPORT (UF/IMPORTER REPORT# 1600820000-2023-8014) REGARDING A MICROBORE EXTENSION SET - 5 INCH, PREPIERCED T-SITE. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE T-SITE WAS NOTED TO BE LEAKING INTRAVENOUS (IV) FLUIDS IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU). THE DEVICE IS A SINGLE-USE DEVICE THAT WAS NOT REPROCESSED AND REUSED ON A PATIENT. THE ORIGINAL INTENDED PROCEDURE IS A CONNECTION SITE FOR PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER (PICC) AND IV FLUIDS. NO HOLE, CUT, TEARS OR ANY DEFECT NOTED. NO BLOOD LOSS OR BLEED BACK WAS NOTED, AND TUBING WAS REPLACED. THE TUBING WAS SET UP AS A T-CONNECTOR FOR PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL LINE AND THE LEAK OCCURRED AT THE PUNCTURE SITE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO PATIENT HARM. THIS IS THE THIRD OF THREE REPORTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17395940 ↗MalfunctionJul 26, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
A FACILITY SUBMITTED A MEDSUN MANDATORY MEDWATCH REPORT (UF/IMPORTER REPORT# (B)(4)) REGARDING A MICROBORE EXTENSION SET - 5 INCH, PREPIERCED T-SITE. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE T-SITE WAS NOTED TO BE LEAKING INTRAVENOUS (IV) FLUIDS IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU). THE DEVICE IS A SINGLE-USE DEVICE THAT WAS NOT REPROCESSED AND REUSED ON A PATIENT. THE ORIGINAL INTENDED PROCEDURE IS A CONNECTION SITE FOR PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER (PICC) AND IV FLUIDS. NO HOLE, CUT, TEARS OR ANY DEFECT NOTED. NO BLOOD LOSS OR BLEED BACK WAS NOTED, AND TUBING WAS REPLACED. THE TUBING WAS SET UP AS A T-CONNECTOR FOR PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL LINE AND THE LEAK OCCURRED AT THE PUNCTURE SITE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO PATIENT HARM. THIS IS THE SECOND OF THREE REPORTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17395917 ↗MalfunctionJul 26, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
A FACILITY SUBMITTED A MEDSUN MANDATORY MEDWATCH REPORT (UF/IMPORTER REPORT# (B)(4)) REGARDING A MICROBORE EXTENSION SET - 5 INCH, PREPIERCED T-SITE. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE T-SITE WAS NOTED TO BE LEAKING INTRAVENOUS (IV) FLUIDS IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU). THE DEVICE IS A SINGLE-USE DEVICE THAT WAS NOT REPROCESSED AND REUSED ON A PATIENT. THE ORIGINAL INTENDED PROCEDURE IS A CONNECTION SITE FOR PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER (PICC) AND IV FLUIDS. NO HOLE, CUT, TEARS OR ANY DEFECT NOTED. NO BLOOD LOSS OR BLEED BACK WAS NOTED, AND TUBING WAS REPLACED. THE TUBING WAS SET UP AS A T-CONNECTOR FOR PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL LINE AND THE LEAK OCCURRED AT THE PUNCTURE SITE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO PATIENT HARM. THIS IS THE FIRST OF THREE REPORTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17395914 ↗MalfunctionJun 30, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak
T-SITE NOTED TO BE LEAKING IV FLUIDS. THREE DEVICES LEAKED IN TOTAL.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17237143 ↗
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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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