MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, LTD. PORTEX TUBES BLUE LINE ULTA (BLU); TUBE, TRACHEOSTOMY (W/WO CONNECTOR)

Catalog Number 100/800/080CZ

Device Problem Material Puncture/Hole (1504)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/09/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Other text: h10: a device history record (dhr) review was conducted which indicated all inspections were completed and no issues were noted during manufacture.No product sample nor photos were received; therefore, visual and functional testing could not be performed.The reported issue could not be confirmed.If the product is returned, the manufacturer will reopen this complaint for further investigation.This remediation mdr was generated under protocol b10010579, as a result of warning letter (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that when the blueline tracheostomy cannula was being tested, a hole in the cuff was seen.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: PORTEX TUBES BLUE LINE ULTA (BLU)
• Type of Device: TUBE, TRACHEOSTOMY (W/WO CONNECTOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, LTD.; olomoucka 306; hranice 1, mesto 753 0 1; EZ 753 01
• Manufacturer (Section G): NULL
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel
• MDR Report Key: 17211508
• MDR Text Key: 317956311
• Report Number: 3012307300-2023-06718
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K173384
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/27/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/27/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 100/800/080CZ
• Device Lot Number: 4112554
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/29/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1