MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AVANOS MEDICAL INC. TURBO-CLEANING CLOSED SUCTION SYSTEM FOR ADULTS, 14 F, DSE; VAP CLOSED SUCTION CATHETERS & ACCESSORIES

Model Number 227-5

Device Problem Ejection Problem (4009)

Patient Problems Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/02/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the device history record is in-progress.The product involved in the report has been returned and the investigation remains in progress at this time.All information reasonably known as of 07 mar 2023 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical inc.Represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to avanos medical inc.Avanos medical inc.Has no independent knowledge of the reported event but is relaying the information provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to (b)(4), in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.

Event Description

It was reported, the locking system on the thumb valve got stuck (down) in the suction mode and the button had to be pulled out manually.It wouldn't spring out as it should when locking.No injury or medical interventions reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device history record for lot 30105098 was reviewed and the product was produced according to product specifications.The actual complaint product was returned for evaluation.The entire device was visually inspected for damage, no breakages or damages were seen at the outer portion of the device.The position of the thumb valve was in the upright position when received.The thumb valve was pressed and released multiple times for functional inspection.Each time after release, the thumb valve returned to the upright position.The thumb valve was also inspected if the rotation was possible, multiple times (3 times), the thumb valve was rotated from the unlocked to locked position, and there were no difficulties or issues seen.The samples were also measured for dimensions on the control valve body (cvb) and seal components.An interference was observed between the seal and cvb.The incident was confirmed as reported.A root cause could not be determined.All information reasonably known as of 17 may 2023 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical inc.Represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to avanos medical inc.Avanos medical inc.Has no independent knowledge of the reported event but is relaying the information provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.

• Brand Name: TURBO-CLEANING CLOSED SUCTION SYSTEM FOR ADULTS, 14 F, DSE
• Type of Device: VAP CLOSED SUCTION CATHETERS & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): AVANOS MEDICAL INC.; 5405 windward parkway; alpharetta GA 30004
• Manufacturer (Section G): AVENT S DE RL DE CV; carretera internacional; salida norte no. 1053; magdalena, cp
• Manufacturer Contact: lisa clark ; 5405 windward parkway; alpharetta, GA 30004 ; 4704485444
• MDR Report Key: 16506399
• MDR Text Key: 311245529
• Report Number: 8030647-2023-00042
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00609038989655
• UDI-Public: 00609038989655
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: UNKNOWN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/17/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/08/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 227-5
• Device Catalogue Number: N/A
• Device Lot Number: 30105098
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/28/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/27/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1