| Model Number |
100/110/080 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Leak/Splash (1354); Mechanical Problem (1384)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
12/01/2020
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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 that pre-testing of this smiths medical portex endotracheal tubes, leakage of air from the cuff was detected.No patient injury reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation- the device was returned for evaluation.The device was examined; this showed no obvious defects.The returned device was given functional testing; this showed leakage of the airway in the area between pilot balloon and pilot valve.The device issue was confirmed.The issue was determined most likely as damage during use; this device type is 100% leak tested prior to packaging.
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