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

Model Number 101/870/060CZ

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

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

Event Date 09/01/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during the use of the product, leakage of air from the cuff was observed.No patient injury reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

A product sample was received and is awaiting evaluation and investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation: the device was returned for investigation.A visual inspection and functional test were performed.One used decontaminated samples was returned for investigation.Photo of the sample is attached to the complaint.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.The inflation test was repeated on the received samples.It was found that samples cannot pass this 12 hour test - cuffs was deflating during inflation.Sources of leaks were detected by water testing - cut in pilot balloon.Due to fact that cuff deflations were not observed prior use, it is most probable that reported failures occurred during tracheostomy procedure or during use.The cause of the reported problem was traced to the user manipulation of the device.A dhr (device history review) was performed and no problems or issues were identified during this dhr review.

• Brand Name: PORTEX TUBES BLUSELECT
• Type of Device: TUBE, TRACHEOSTOMY (W/WO CONNECTOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, LTD.; boundary road; hythe, kent CT21 6JL; UK CT21 6JL
• Manufacturer (Section G): NULL; boundary road; hythe, kent CT21 6JL; UK CT21 6JL
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel ; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 15521904
• MDR Text Key: 306082181
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-20589
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019517076196
• UDI-Public: 15019517076196
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K173384
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/02/2022

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: 101/870/060CZ
• Device Catalogue Number: 101/870/060CZ
• Device Lot Number: 4106745
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/12/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/08/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/30/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/11/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/02/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/08/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1