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

Model Number 100/541/080CZ

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

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

Event Date 01/15/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported the device was leaking.No patient injury was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation (02/18/2022): one used decontaminated sample was returned for investigation without its original packaging (see photo of sample).Under visual inspection the sample appeared to be in good condition.During manufacturing process the devices are 100% inflation tested, which includes inflating each device cuff and leaving for a 12 hour period.Reductions in pressure over this time are considered a failure and the device would be rejected.Inflation test was repeated on returned sample.It was found that it is not possible to inflate cuff because it leaks so badly.Three tears in cuff were observed (see photo of defect).Each cuff shall be also tested by customer prior use as per instruction for use as10001115-002 rev.100, preparation of components section, point 1: "check the tracheostomy tube cuff (cuffed tube only) by test inflation." due to fact that cuff leak was observed after placement (customer stated that it was happened during removal/at end of therapy) it is the most probable that reported failure occurred during tracheostomy procedure due to contact with sharp edge which is in conflict with instruction for use as10001115-002 rev.100, precautions, point 6: "guard against cuff damage by avoiding contact with sharp edges".The root cause was traced to the user manipulation of the device.No trend of confirmed complaints in relation with this issue was identified.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) unit was returned for investigation.Upon physical inspection, it was found that the complained issue could be duplicated.The problem source is user interface.Dhr review was done, no issues related to the original complaint were found.

• Brand Name: PORTEX
• 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): SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, LTD.; olomoucka 306; hranice 1, mesto 753 0 1; EZ 753 01
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel ; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 13583580
• MDR Text Key: 285988364
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-03905
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019315106606
• UDI-Public: 15019315106606
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BE
• PMA/PMN Number: K060945
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/18/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 100/541/080CZ
• Device Catalogue Number: 100/541/080CZ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/27/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/25/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/23/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/18/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1