Information was received that while smiths medical portex laryngotracheal anesthesia kit was in use, the cannula was noted to be cracked and broken while intubating the patient.While using a fiberscope to place et tube, the broken tip was in the lung.It was also reported that the doctor installing the laryngotracheal cannula tried to bend it/shape it prior to using.Incident is reported to be ongoing.
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Information was reported stating, " they need to anesthetize the patient and move patient to another hospital where they could do a bronchoscopy." this incident is life threatening, and this reported information is classified as medical intervention.B1: corrected information.
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