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H3: evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the cuff is torn.Functionally, an inflation/deflation test was performed.25cc of air was applied to the cuff using a syringe and it was observed the cuff deflated immediately.It was reported that there was a tear in cuff.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: as these devices may have been subjected to handling, storage conditions, or preparation which compromised functional integrity, each tube¿s cuff, pilot balloon and valve should be tested by inflation prior to use.If dysfunction is detected in any part of the inflation system, the tube should not be used.Initiating treatment using a tube already shown to have a dysfunction in the inflation system could unnecessarily subject the patient to the untoward effects of extubation, reintubation, or loss of respiratory support.Furthermore, the integrity of the inflation system should be monitored both initially and periodically during the intubation periods.Uncorrected failure of the inflation system could result in death.Various bony anatomical structures (e.G., teeth, turbinates) within the intubation routes or any intubation tools with sharp surfaces present a threat to maintaining cuff integrity.Care must be taken to avoid damaging the thin-walled cuffs during insertion which would create the need to subject the patient to the trauma of ex tubation and reintubation.If cuff is damaged, the tube should not be used.Do not overinflate cuff.Ordinarily, the cuff pressure should not exceed 25 cm h2o.Carroll and grenvik recommend maintaining a seal pressure at or below 25 cm h2o (icarroll, r.G., and grenvik, a.: proper use of large diameter, large residual cuffs.Critical care medicine vol.1, no.3: 153-154, 1973).Overinflation can result in tracheal damage, rupture of the cuff with subsequent deflation, or in cuff distortion which may lead to airway blockage.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated 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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