| Model Number |
7.0MM |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
11/27/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation completed on a smiths medical tracheostomy|silicone - bivona tubes adult hyperflex tts.The complaint cuff leaking was confirmed when leak procedure wi-10-012, 15cc of air was applied to the device and a slow leak detected on cuff.Validated using magnification a hole was found near he proximal end of cuff with photo attached.Two cuffs were reported leaking with only one device returned.The manufacturing revealed all device passed at 100% prior to release.Complaint revealed leak, unknown cause of event.
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Event or Problem Description
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Information received a smiths medical tracheostomy|silicone - bivona tubes adult hyperflex tts tube leaked after two days in use.A second cuff was inserted and after two days in use the second cuff was inserted leaked again.No patient adverse events reported.
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