| Model Number |
67P040 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inflation Problem (1310); Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Low Oxygen Saturation (2477)
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| Date of Event |
11/28/2022
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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 trach changed from uncuffed to the cuffed.Post trach change patient had been less stable that shift.Had issues with ongoing intermittent leak post trach change to the cuffed trach and ongoing worsening ventilation status.Trach changed and upon inspection after removal, cuff found to be unevenly inflated.Cuff remained full attached full length on one side of trach tube.Rrt had put 5 ml of sterile water into cuff pre- trach change and cuff appeared to fully inflate but states did not appreciate that the cuff was not detached on the one spot.The level of harm was minimal harm.The impact of incident was ventilation and oxygenation and wob (work of breathing) all potentially negatively impacted due to ineffective cuff seal and caused the requirement for an additional trach change.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluated by manufacturer and h6.Health impact, event problem and evaluation codes: updated.One sample was received for investigation without its original packaging.Visual inspection was performed at a distance of 12 inches and normal conditions of illumination to detect any damage on the cuff, airline or pilot balloon.No damage could be detected.A leak test was performed under water.Cuff inflated successfully no leaks were detected; the complaint was not confirmed.A device history record (dhr) review noted there were no issues or non-conformances reported during the manufacture of this lot.No corrective actions were taken since the complaint was not confirmed.
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