Model Number 6076 |
Device Problem
Material Separation (1562)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/16/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that a piece of the foam from a sage single use oral swab became disengaged inside a patient's mouth during initial use of the device.The nurse did not know the cause of the foam disengagement.However, she stated the patient did not bite the swab.The patient was sedated, not alert or oriented and had an endotracheal tube in place.The nurse was able to remove the disengaged piece of foam from the patient¿s mouth with her fingers after the endotracheal tube was moved to the other side.There was no adverse consequence or clinically relevant delay in treatment related to this event.Although requested, no further information was available.Awaiting product return.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Awaiting samples to be returned.Investigation ongoing.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device used during this event was discarded, however; a photo of the device used was provided and reviewed.It showed the affected swab with approximately ¼ of the top of the foam missing.14 samples from the same lot as the affected device were returned.The returned samples were then each evaluated and it was determined that all 14 of the swabs had the presence of glue and were completely attached to the straw.Product history records were reviewed: all quality checks performed indicated passing results and all release criteria were met per the product drawing.The root cause of the reported complaint could not be determined.It is unknown how or why the foam became disengaged into the patient's mouth.Every swab undergoes a pull test to ensure the swab is securely attached, if the swab fails this test, it will be rejected.All production records indicated the product was manufactured to specification.Therefore, the cause of the foam disengagement could not be determined.No corrective actions were taken as a result of this investigation because the returned product was manufactured to specification and the root cause of the reported complaint could not be determined.Complaints relating to swab disengagements will continue to be monitored and trended.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a piece of the foam from a sage single use oral swab became disengaged inside a patient's mouth during initial use of the device.The nurse did not know the cause of the foam disengagement.However, she stated the patient did not bite the swab.The patient was sedated, not alert or oriented and had an endotracheal tube in place.The nurse was able to remove the disengaged piece of foam from the patient¿s mouth with her fingers after the endotracheal tube was moved to the other side.There was no adverse consequence or clinically relevant delay in treatment related to this event.Although requested, no further information was available.Awaiting product return.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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