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MalfunctionBTR

ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE, 2.5 CUFFED

Received Aug 7, 2025 · Event occurred Jul 16, 2025

Report MW5174207 · MDR key 22741655

Device

Generic name

Tube, Tracheal (w/wo Connector)

Model number

1-7333-25

Lot number

2402010378

Product problems

  • Product Quality Problem
  • Failure to Advance
  • Device-Device Incompatibility

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE MADE BY SUNMED LLC, CUFFED ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE, SIZE 2.5. A NEWER SHIPMENT WILL NOT ACCEPT A SIZE 5/6 SUCTION CATHETER. THIS HAS BEEN A CHANGE FROM PRIOR PRODUCT AND IS A PROBLEM AS ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE OBSTRUCTION CAN CAUSE DEATH. PHOTO 1 HAS THE OLD ETT WITH ABILITY TO PASS SUCTION, PHOTOS 2 AND 3 DEMONSTRATE THAT THE SUCTION WILL NOT PASS BEYOND THE MID PORTION OF THE ETT WHERE THE PILOT BALLOON IS INSERTED.