Medline DYNCPTP14TRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10888277703476), received between May 5, 2026 and Sep 28, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (2 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

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.

Recalls naming this device

1. Aug 3, 2022Open, Classified

   Potential for the suction catheter to come apart from the green connector near the thumb valve. The connector is coming apart from the assembled device when pulling the catheter out of the artificial airway in the patient suctioning process.

   Z-1857-2022 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Crack

  It was reported that "the product breaking, either cracking or breaking apart."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50915291 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Crack

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50846995 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50322356 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Break; Leak/Splash; Connection Problem

  The report states, "This suction Ballard was in use on a trach patient. The RT found it on a patient with a leak and upon inspection, it broke off."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50203689 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Gas/Air Leak

  It was reported that the device was leaking.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50201671 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 5, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

  PER REPORT, "THEY ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY PUTTING THE CATHETER DOWN THE TRACH AND WE ARE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE BALLARD GETTING STUCK ON SUCTION EVEN THOUGH THEY RELEASED THE SUCTION PORT."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25085704 ↗