MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, LTD. PVC - PORTEX TUBES BLUE LINE ULTRA (BLU); TUBE, TRACHEOSTOMY (W/WO CONNECTOR)

Catalog Number 100/810/080CZ

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

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

Event Date 09/08/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Other, other text: this mdr was generated under protocol (b)(4), as a result of warning letter (b)(4).No product sample was received; therefore, visual and functional testing could not be performed.The reported issue could not be confirmed as no product sample was received for evaluation.If the product is returned, the manufacturer will reopen this complaint for further investigation.G5: premarket (510k) number is unknown.

Event Description

It was reported that the device has a leak.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: PVC - PORTEX TUBES BLUE LINE ULTRA (BLU)
• 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): NULL
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel
• MDR Report Key: 16831355
• MDR Text Key: 314167879
• Report Number: 3012307300-2023-04716
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/28/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 100/810/080CZ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male