| Model Number |
ET TUBE W/ STYLET, CUFFED SIZE 7 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Deflation Problem (1149); 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 |
11/14/2022
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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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At this time, the suspect device has not been returned for evaluation.No root cause has been determined yet.Vyaire medical will submit a supplemental report in accordance with 21 cfr section 803.56 if additional information becomes available.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to vyaire medical that the 8070rtc - et tube w/ stylet, cuffed size 7 would not hold air in balloon for a spine procedure.A decision was made to flip the patient supine and reintubate with a new ett (endotracheal tube).The cuff was checked prior to intubation for loss of air, and none was present but a small hole in the balloon cuff was found.At this time, the customer has not provided any information regarding patient harm or injury associated with the reported event.
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