Device Problems
Restricted Flow rate (1248); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Event Date 10/18/2021
Event Type
malfunction
Event Description
It was reported that an endotracheal tube is not suitable for long term ventilated patients as it bends and or kinks easily restricting gas flow to and from a patient.Packaging is not clearly identified.No adverse patient effects were reported.