Model Number 8DCT |
Device Problem
Air Leak (1008)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 04/14/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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Medtronic received a report that the endotracheal tube had an air leak.The site stated they were able to change the endotracheal tube with no ill effect to the patient.The site stated there was no patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The sample was received for analysis and the reported issue was confirmed.A inflation/deflation test was performed and it was observed the cuff deflated immediately.A visual inspection was performed and it was observed the cuff presented two small tears.Manufacturing controls are in place to detect cuffs with damage and to reduce the potential for occurrence during the manufacturing process.Information has been added to the database and trends will continue to be monitored.
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