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Portex 100/386/010CZRecalls & reported problems

Icu Medical, Inc. · Class 2

All models of Portex (409)

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

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 15019315107283), received between Sep 11, 2022 and Feb 24, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (2 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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak2
  • Air/Gas in Device1
  • Disconnection1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FILTER IS FAULTY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DOSING OF A MALE PATIENT, THE STUDY DRUG LEAKED AT THE CONNECTION POINT BETWEEN THE FILTER AND THE NEEDLE. THE SITE DID NOT REPORT ANY ¿POPPING¿ SOUND WHEN THE FILTER WAS ATTACHED. AN ESTIMATED 1.5 ML OF STUDY DRUG WAS LOST; THE PATIENT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DOSED WITH THE REMAINING STUDY DRUG IN THE SYRINGE. THE DEVICE WAS HANDLED BY A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO HUMAN HARM. ASSOCIATED COMPLAINT DOCUMENTED ON (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24434328 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 29, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE EXHIBITED A LEAKAGE DURING DOSING. THERE WAS UNKNOWN PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, NO INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24211128 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 1, 2025Disconnection; Disconnection

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EPIDURAL CATHETER FILTER BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM WHERE THE BLUE CAP OF THE EPIDURAL CONNECTS TO IT WHILE THE BLUE CAP STILL ATTACHED TO PATIENT. THE EVENT WAS NOTICED ABOUT 2 HOURS AFTER EPIDURAL PLACEMENT. EPIDURAL SEEMED TO OPEN TO AIR FOR UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR ADVERSE EVENTS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21746258 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 11, 2022Air/Gas in Device; Air/Gas in Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN PRIMING THE FILTER AN AIR BUBBLE REMAINED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE CLEARED. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15398005 ↗

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