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

Model Number 101/860/085CZ

Device Problem Gas/Air Leak (2946)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A product sample was received and is awaiting evaluation and 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during the pre-use check, leakage of air from the cuff was observed.No patient injury reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Other, other text: h6: event problem and evaluation codes: updated h10: device evaluation: the device was returned for investigation.A visual inspection and functional test were performed.One not used sample was received in plastic bag without its original packaging.Under visual inspection the sample appeared to be in good condition.During manufacturing process the devices are inflation tested, which includes inflating each device cuff and leaving for a 12 hour period.Reductions in pressure over this time are considered a failure and the device would be rejected.The inflation test was repeated on the received sample.It was confirmed that after 12 hours the cuff was still fully inflated.Based on results of testing the reported failure was not confirmed.The cause of the reported problem could not be determined.A dhr (device history review) was not performed because no fault was found.

• Brand Name: PORTEX TUBES BLUSELECT
• 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): NULL; boundary road; hythe, kent CT21 6JL; UK CT21 6JL
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel ; 6000 nathan lane north; 7-15-26 fukushima; minneapolis, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 16067763
• MDR Text Key: 308243731
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-28238
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BTO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K173384
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/10/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/29/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 101/860/085CZ
• Device Catalogue Number: 101/860/085CZ
• Device Lot Number: 4270940
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/06/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/16/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1