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Portex 101/858/060Recalls & 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
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 15019517077834), received between Jul 10, 2024 and Dec 3, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incomplete or Inadequate Connection” (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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 1 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 1 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Incomplete or Inadequate Connection1
  • Misconnection1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionDec 3, 2024Incomplete or Inadequate Connection; Incomplete or Inadequate Connection

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SIZE 8 INNER CANNULA WAS NOT LOCKING INTO PLACE. THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ISSUES REPORTED WITH THE PREVIOUS LOT NUMBER HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. THE EVENT OCCURRED WHILE IN USE WITH A PATIENT IN THE HOSPITAL. THE OPERATOR OF THE DEVICE WAS A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. THE TUBE WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, AND NO PATIENT HARM OR ADVERSE EVENT WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20833251 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 10, 2024Misconnection; Misconnection

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INNER CANNULA WAS NOT CLICKING OR LOCKING INTO PLACE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19715283 ↗

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