Patient is trached.With a recalled possible defective trach in airway.Certain adult sized shiley trachs have been recalled.It has been confirmed that this patient has one of the recalled trachs in her airway.Shiley substitute trachs (not on recall) are ready at bedside.Respiratory care team has consulted with picu md team, about the recall trach the patient currently has.First reported to md team in evening.According to charge rcp's (respiratory care practitioner) over the weekend, ent has been contacted and wish to wait till monday to change the trach.Due to possibility of a bleeding event from the patient, due to their current condition.Recommend: patient safety is of paramount importance.All md groups involved in care agree to wait on changing trach, due to patient's condition.Recommend changing trach when all agree is safe for patient.No noted patient harm or device failure from recalled trach.Trach changed and transitioned to trilogy ventilator.All remaining recalled items removed from service as permitted by medical teams.Trach involved: 7.5 adult cuffed shiley (id 7.5, od 10.8, length 74mm; 6cn75h).
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