| Model Number |
6UN75R |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Connection Problem (2900); Human-Device Interface Problem (2949)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/05/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, prior to use, the caps did not securely fit on the trach tube.There was little to no resistance.It seemed to work with no inner cannula in place.There was no patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h6 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10 concomitant products: cap for use with fenestrated i x10 (lot#21h1241jzx) cap, cap for use with fenestrated i x10 (lot#22d0729jzx) cap for use with fenestrated i x10 (lot#21h1241jzx) additional information: a1, d3(mfr name, street 1, mfr city, country code, postal code), d10, g1, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The involved device was not returned.However, a video was provided.Functional testing was performed to different caps and tracheostomy tubes, caps are easily detached form tubes.It was reported that the caps did not securely fit on the trach tube, there was little to no resistance and it seemed to work with no inner cannula in place.The reported issues could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: use the 15mm cap only with the cuffless fenestrated, cuffless, fenestrated low pressure cuffed, disposable cannula cuffless, disposable cannula cuffless fenestrated, as well as the pediatric and neonatal tracheostomy tubes.Prior to attaching the 15mm cap make sure that the fenestration(s) are not occluded, the cuff is completely deflated and that there is sufficient airway for the patient.Verify that the 15mm cap is attached securely after each use.If parts become worn or loose, immediately report this to your physician for prompt replacement of the tracheostomy tube.Remove the 15mm cap immediately if the patient has difficulty breathing.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.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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