| Model Number |
67N035 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inflation Problem (1310)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Low Oxygen Saturation (2477); Decreased Respiratory Rate (2485)
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| Date of Event |
09/25/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a pediatric tracheostomy was in place but the balloon did not properly inflate.The patient had significant respiratory distress and high c02, due to poor ventilation.To find a functioning tracheostomy balloon, 2 (two) other tracheostomies were tested but reportedly failed.Additional information was received via customer email 20-oct-2022: the awareness date was amended.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: no lot number was provided; therefore, device history record review could not be performed.A photo and two product samples were received for evaluation.Visual and functional testing was performed.Visual inspection found no damaged could be detected.Functional testing found the cuff inflated successfully for two samples; the complaint was not confirmed.Device passed all functional testing.No problem found.Root cause cannot be determined as the sample was successfully tested and no discrepancies were detected.This issue will be monitored for any increase in occurrence.If the occurrence of this issue increases significantly, additional investigative action will be taken accordingly.This remediation mdr was generated under protocol (b)(4), as a result of warning letter cms# (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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