| Model Number |
850190 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/27/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted two 9.0 fome adult tracheostomy tubes were returned.Using leak test procedure (b)(4), 10cc of air was applied to the devices and a leak was detected on the cuff of each device.Using magnification, a hole(s) were found in the cuff and the area appeared to be abraded/damaged.Further examination showed both cuffs had the abrasion in the same location on the cuffs most likely caused by the end user's anatomy.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted which indicated all inspections were completed and no issues were noted during manufacture.This remediation mdr was generated under protocol (b)(4), as a result of warning letter cms# (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the customer noted holes in the cuff.No patient injury reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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