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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC; Tube, tracheostomy (w/wo connector)

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COOK INC; Tube, tracheostomy (w/wo connector) Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Device Problem Break (1069)
Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)
Event Date 03/08/2022
Event Type  malfunction  
Event Description
It was reported that a cook versa tube separated while in place in the patient's trachea.Additional information regarding the event and patient outcome was requested but was unable to be provided.No other adverse effects were reported for this incident.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.Common device name: suspect medical device - cook versatube tapered tracheostomy tube.This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged or unavailable.Investigation ¿ evaluation united medical industries co ltd (saudi arabia) informed cook that on (b)(6) 2022, the tracheostomy tube in an unknown cook versa tube (lot unknown) had separated.The tracheostomy tube broke during patient use.No other information was available for this failure.Reviews of the documentation, including quality control procedures and trends of the device, were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, no physical examinations could be conducted.However, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the device history record (dhr) could not be completed due to the lack of lot information from the facility.Cook reviewed the sales history for this customer and was unable to identify the complaint lot.Cook was unable to review product labeling, as there are no ifu included with this product.Evidence gathered upon review of the dmr does not indicate the device was manufactured out of specification.There is no evidence of nonconforming material in house or in the field.Based on the information provided, no returned product and the results of our investigation, it was concluded that a component failure unrelated to manufacturing or design deficiencies contributed to the reported incident.It is possible the device broke due to excessive force or during shipment/storage; however, this is unable to be confirmed with the information available.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Per the risk assessment no further action is required.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
 
Event Description
No additional information regarding patient and/or event details has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.
 
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Type of Device
Tube, tracheostomy (w/wo connector)
Manufacturer (Section D)
COOK INC
750 daniels way
bloomington IN 47404
Manufacturer (Section G)
COOK INC
750 daniels way
bloomington IN 47404
Manufacturer Contact
jason crouch
750 daniels way
bloomington, IN 47404
8123392235
MDR Report Key15138872
MDR Text Key304204617
Report Number1820334-2022-01297
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code BTO
Combination Product (y/n)N
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type Other,Foreign,User Facility
Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date 03/02/2023
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Device Operator Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue NumberUNKNOWN
Device Lot NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 07/18/2022
Initial Date FDA Received08/01/2022
Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received02/14/2023
Supplement Dates FDA Received03/02/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device? No
Type of Device Usage Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
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