| Model Number |
18890S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Installation-Related Problem (2965)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Low Oxygen Saturation (2477); Unintended Extubation (4564)
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| Date of Event |
09/30/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, during use, the cuff of the device had a leakage. the respiratory therapist (rt) attempted to put air in the cuff several times but the leakage was still present.Reintubation was required with larger one.The patient was preoxygenated with 100%.Ventilator was disconnected and a bougie was placed into the existing tube and removed.The 9.0 ett was inserted over the bougie.As the tube advanced into the airway, a resistance was felt.The patient saturation began to drop into the mid 80s.The bougie and tube were removed from the airway and patient was bagged.The patient was reintubated with a 7.5 ett which was secured at 24 at the lip.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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