| Model Number |
100/199/065 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inflation Problem (1310); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
09/15/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Information was received indicating that four days following placement of a smiths medical portex endotracheal tube, the cuff was noted to be deflated.It was reported that the inflation line had become detached from the tube where it had been bonded.There was no patient injury.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received indicating that a tube change out was performed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Returned device was received for evaluation.During the evaluation of the device the customer reported condition was confirmed.Problem source was traced to manufacturing.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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