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Portex 101/870/060CZRecalls & 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
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 15019517076196), received between Sep 2, 2020 and Mar 22, 2023 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2
  • Separation Problem2
  • Deflation Problem1
  • Disconnection1
  • Leak/Splash1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMar 22, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE CUSTOMER WAS TRYING TO INFLATE THE CUFF AFTER INSERTING THE TUBE INTO THE PATIENT, THE PILOT BALLOON GOT DETACHED FROM IT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS COMPLAINT WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16593206 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 6, 2023Deflation Problem; Deflation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, LEAKAGE OF AIR FROM THE CUFF WAS OBSERVED. THERE HAS BEEN NO REPORT OF OBSERVABLE CLINICAL SYMPTOMS OR A CHANGE IN SYMPTOMS IDENTIFIED IN THE PATIENT. LOT NUMBER 3942246 WAS REPORTED, BUT COULD NOT BE VERIFIED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16308291 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2022Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, LEAKAGE OF AIR FROM THE CUFF WAS OBSERVED. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15521904 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 13, 2022Separation Problem; Separation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOURTEEN (14) DAYS AFTER THE CUSTOMER STARTED TO USE THE PRODUCT, THE INFLATION LINE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE PILOT BALLOON. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15005616 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 13, 2022Disconnection; Disconnection

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOURTEEN (14) DAYS AFTER THE CUSTOMER STARTED TO USE THE PRODUCT, THE INFLATION LINE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE PILOT BALLOON. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15001145 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 2, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Separation Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Separation Problem

    INVESTIGATION COMPLETED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10482238 ↗

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