| Model Number |
IPN048996 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/05/2022
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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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It was reported "the y connector was found broken when clinical staff open it".No patient involvement reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed and no relevant findings were identified.Without the device to evaluate, the complaint could not be confirmed and the probable cause could not be determined from the available information.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.If the sample becomes available at a later date a follow up report will be submitted with investigation results.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The customer returned one unit 5-16037 et tube, sher-i-bronch, ls, 37 fr for investigation.The y connector and both swivel connectors were returned.The et tube and suction catheters were not returned.The returned connectors were visually examined with and without magnification.Visual examination of the returned samples revealed that the tracheal swivel connector was broken on the 22mm side.The swivel connector is a component purchased from a supplier.A non-conformance was previously opened to further investigate this issue.Corrective actions were implemented under the non-conformance on (b)(6) 2022 to prevent this issue from recurring.This sample was manufactured prior to the corrective actions.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported "the y connector was found broken when clinical staff open it".No patient involvement reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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