MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, LTD. PORTEX GENERAL ANESTHESIA CIRCUITS; TUBE, TRACHEOSTOMY (W/WO CONNECTOR)

Catalog Number C45101340-NLJ

Device Problem Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/01/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi and (510k) are unknown; no additional information was provided.This mdr was generated under protocol (b)(4)., as a result of warning letter cms# (b)(4).A device history record (dhr) review was conducted which indicated all inspections were completed and no issues were noted during manufacture.The sample was received opened in its original packaging.Visual inspection: the sample was visually inspected at a distance of 12 inches under normal lighting; found a hole in the bag tip.The most probable root cause of the issue was deemed to be supplier-related; bag was sent by the supplier in defective conditions and production personnel did not detect this issue during the assembly process.Action(s) taken to mitigate the reported issue(s): supplier was notified, a qalert was generated to ensure that operators verify that breathing bags are free of holes and damaged, and production personnel was notified by quality intern as awareness of the defect reported by the customer.

Event Description

It was reported that, immediately after opening the package, the customer noticed the end part of the anesthesia bag was torn.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: PORTEX GENERAL ANESTHESIA CIRCUITS
• Type of Device: TUBE, TRACHEOSTOMY (W/WO CONNECTOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, LTD.; boundary road; hythe, kent CT21 6JL; UK CT21 6JL
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, LTD.; boundary road; hythe, kent CT21 6JL; UK CT21 6JL
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel ; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 15650772
• MDR Text Key: 307093978
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-25698
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/21/2022

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/01/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: C45101340-NLJ
• Device Lot Number: 3598040
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/17/2018
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/03/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/21/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/02/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1