Connector, Airway (Extension)
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for connector, airway (extension) (product code BZA), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 465
- Deaths
- 9
- Injuries
- 47
- Malfunctions
- 398
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2025-12-08Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
ErgoStar CM 40 Model/Catalog Number: MP01840 Airway connector for conduction of respiratory gases between the breathing system and the patient interface. (e.g. endotracheal tube mask) of a mechanically ventilated patient.
Multiple complaints were reported in which cracks formed in the hose of specific catheter mounts.
- 2025-12-08Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
ErgoStar CM 45, Model/Catalog Number: MP01845, Airway connector for conduction of respiratory gases between the breathing system and the patient interface. (e.g. endotracheal tube mask) of a mechanically ventilated patient.
Multiple complaints were reported in which cracks formed in the hose of specific catheter mounts.
- 2025-12-08Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
ErgoStar CM 55, Model/Catalog Number: MP01855, Airway connector for conduction of respiratory gases between the breathing system and the patient interface. (e.g. endotracheal tube mask) of a mechanically ventilated patient.
Multiple complaints were reported in which cracks formed in the hose of specific catheter mounts.
- 2025-12-08Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
ErgoStar CM 60, Model/Catalog Number: MP01860, Airway connector for conduction of respiratory gases between the breathing system and the patient interface. (e.g. endotracheal tube mask) of a mechanically ventilated patient.
Multiple complaints were reported in which cracks formed in the hose of specific catheter mounts.
- 2024-10-30Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
1) Flex Extenders, 5.2" x 15mm OD x 15mm ID REF S6411P 2) Flex Extender, 5.2" x 15mm OD x 22/15mm ID REF 7 5132 The Westmed Flex Extenders are non invasive, single use/disposable, large bore, corrugated plastic tubes that provide a flexible, low resistance lightweight connection between breathing circuits and patient interface (tracheal tube, tracheostomy tube, or mask).
Due to connector within the circuit flex extender not meeting specifications resulting in a low connection force and as a result, the connector may leak or disconnect and may cause life threating conditions or death.
- 2024-10-23Open, ClassifiedPackaging process control
smiths medical portex, 15mm Double Swivel Connector: a) REF 100/255/150; b) REF 100/255/150JP; c) REF 100/255/150 JS
Uncertainty in the seal integrity of the sterile packaging.
- 2023-05-12Open, ClassifiedLabeling False and Misleading
DuraLife Autoclavable Double Swivel Elbow, REF 60-0010 (UltraSet Product Code 66-1991); Swivel Elbow with Suction Port for use with breathing circuits
DuraLife devices instructions for cleaning and sterilization have been determined to be inadequate. Specifically, for the DuraLife product, the IFU does not provide the cleaning method, duration of autoclave cycle or specify the number of cycles the product can be reused on a single patient.
- 2023-05-12Open, ClassifiedLabeling False and Misleading
DuraLife Autoclavable Silicone Extension Tube, REF 60-1502 (UltraSet Product Code 66-2509); Non-Ported Double Swivel Elbow for use with breathing circuits
DuraLife devices instructions for cleaning and sterilization have been determined to be inadequate. Specifically, for the DuraLife product, the IFU does not provide the cleaning method, duration of autoclave cycle or specify the number of cycles the product can be reused on a single patient.
- 2023-05-12Open, ClassifiedLabeling False and Misleading
DuraLife Autoclavable Silicone Extension Tube, REF 60-1510 (UltraSet Product Code 66-2505); Swivel Elbow with Suction Port for use with breathing circuits
DuraLife devices instructions for cleaning and sterilization have been determined to be inadequate. Specifically, for the DuraLife product, the IFU does not provide the cleaning method, duration of autoclave cycle or specify the number of cycles the product can be reused on a single patient.
- 2018-04-17TerminatedDevice Design
Teleflex MEDICAL HUDSON RCI One Way Valve w. Capped Monitoring Port, REF 1644, QTY 50 Product Usage: for use in respiratory and anesthesia circuits to connect two or more components of a breathing system.
These one-way valves may disconnect at the joint between the two components that make up the device, which would cause an interruption of ventilation to the patient.
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