| Model Number |
IPN048895 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inflation Problem (1310); Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
12/01/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Reported issue: the tubes were tested prior to insertion, but it was not until pressure was applied, that the cuff did not stay inflated.A 2nd attempt on the patient to intubate the cuff did not stay inflated and pin holes were found in the cuff when they backed out.A 3rd attempt with a new tube was applied, cuff had pin holes and would not stay inflated.Pin holes were found once backed out.Additional information: patient had bleeding in the throat.Case was aborted and patient was sent to emergency room.Patient was admitted for 2 days with pneumothorax.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn#: (b)(4).A visual, dimensional, or functional inspection of the product involved in the complaint could not be conducted since the product was not returned.No additional test was performed and the verification of failure mode reported in the current manufacturing process could not be performed due to the product not being manufactured.The device history review for et tube hvt 7.0 lot# 73m2100185 investigation did not show issues related to the complaint.Corrective actions cannot be established and the root cause cannot be determined since it is necessary to receive the physical sample to perform a proper investigation and confirm the alleged defect.If the alleged defect samples become available at a later date, this complaint will be updated accordingly.
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