MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TELEFLEX MEDICAL HUDSON ET TUBE CUFFED SPIRAL-FLEX 7.0; TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR

Model Number	IPN048959
Medical Device Problem Codes	Deflation Problem (1149); Inflation Problem (1310)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/22/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "the physician intubates the patient with a reinforced tube with a #7.0 c/g steel core.At the time of intubating the patient, the balloon is inflated.However, minutes later, the physician realizes that the balloon is no longer inflated as the patient is already intubated.He continued to extubate and insert another tube with the same caliber and the same lot number, and the new device was left working without any complications".No injury or harm reported.Patient condition reported as "fine".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "the physician intubates the patient with a reinforced tube with a #7.0 c/g steel core.At the time of intubating the patient, the balloon is inflated.However, minutes later, the physician realizes that the balloon is no longer inflated as the patient is already intubated.He continued to extubate and insert another tube with the same caliber and the same lot number, and the new device was left working without any complications".No injury or harm reported.Patient condition reported as "fine".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The customer returned one unit 5-12614 et tube, cuffed, spiral-flex, 7.0 for investigation.The et tube was visually examined with and without magnification.Visual examination of the returned device revealed that the sample appears typical.No defects or anomalies were observed.Functional inspection was performed to attempt to inflate and deflate the cuff on the returned et tube.A lab inventory syringe was filled with air.Then the syringe was connected to the pilot balloon.Using hand pressure, air was injected through the valve.Upon injection of air, the balloon cuff was unable to stay inflated.The et tube was submerged under water and an attempt to inflate was made to detect any additional leaks.Upon injection, the et tube leaked from a hole in the middle of the cuff.No other defects or anomalies were observed.The ifu for this product states, "the tracheal tube cuff inflation system, including the valve, should be checked prior to intubation.If a malfunction is a detected in any part of the system, the tube should not be used." "care should be taken to avoid damaging the thin-walled cuffs during intubation.If cuff is damaged, the tube should not be used." the ifu also states, "cuff pressure should be monitored routinely to assure that an adequate tracheal seal is maintained and that the cuff has not become over-inflated.The tracheal tube cuff should be slowly inflated with the minimum amount of air required to provide an effective tracheal seal.Do not inflate with a measured volume of air or by "feel" of pressure in the syringe since little resistance should be felt during inflation." the reported complaint was confirmed based upon the sample received.The returned et tube was found to have a hole in the balloon cuff which prevented it from being able to stay inflated.A device history record review was performed with no evidence to suggest a manufacturing related cause.All et tubes are 100% inspected for inflation and deflation at the time of manufacturing.It is unlikely that this type of damage was present at the time of manufacturing.Therefore , based upon the damage observed, unintentional user error caused or contributed to this event.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend on complaints of this nature.Corrected data: section h.6.-corrected to 1149.

• Brand Name: HUDSON ET TUBE CUFFED SPIRAL-FLEX 7.0
• Common Device Name: TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; rancho el descanso; tecate 21478 ; MX 21478
• Manufacturer Contact: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560 ; 9193614124
• MDR Report Key: 14661363
• Report Number: 3003898360-2022-00218
• Device Sequence Number: 19767767
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 14026704617071
• UDI-Public: 14026704617071
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MX
• PMA/510(K) Number: K844296
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/10/2025
• Device Model Number: IPN048959
• Device Catalogue Number: 5-12614
• Device Lot Number: 73H2000256
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/24/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/12/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/11/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown