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Portex 100/875/070Recalls & reported problems

Icu Medical, Inc. · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 15019315047350), received between Apr 18, 2018 and Apr 18, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Defective Component1
  • Suction Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 18, 2018Suction Problem; Defective Component; Suction Problem; Defective Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUCTION LINK OF A PORTEX® BLUE LINE ULTRA® SUCTIONAID® TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE WOULD NOT WORK. THE FAULT WAS NOTICED IMMEDIATELY UPON USE WITH THE PATIENT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7441870 ↗

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