MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC. PORTEX; CATHETERS, SUCTION, TRACHEOBRONCHIAL

Model Number Z210-12

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

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

Event Date 01/24/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record (dhr) review was conducted which indicated all inspections were completed and no issues were noted during manufacture.The device was received for evaluation.Visual and functional testing were performed.Visual inspection found the device without the original open packaging.The sample was visually inspected under normal conditions of illumination and no discrepancies were detected.During functional testing no discrepancies detected; the water went through the sample.No root cause has to be determined since the complaint was not confirmed.This issue will be monitored for any increase in occurrence.If the occurrence of this issue increases significantly, additional investigative action will be taken.No product information has been provided to date.This remediation mdr was generated under protocol (b)(4), as a result of warning letter cms# (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that immediately after opening the package, the customer attempted to pass irrigation water through the product, but couldn't.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: PORTEX
• Type of Device: CATHETERS, SUCTION, TRACHEOBRONCHIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.; 10 bowman dr.; keene NH 03431
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.; 10 bowman dr.; keene NH 03431
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel ; 6000 nathan lane north; 3-10-15, hakata station east,; minneapolis, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 15465343
• MDR Text Key: 305500718
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-20133
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019315046896
• UDI-Public: 15019315046896
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K923559
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/22/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: Z210-12
• Device Catalogue Number: Z210-12
• Device Lot Number: 3420297
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/03/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1