MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, LTD. DIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE AND PORTEX BLUE LINE; TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR)

Model Number	503060
Medical Device Problem Code	Inflation Problem (1310)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the customer that the past 3-4 times the cuff would not inflate while trying to insert trach.No patient injury was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This mdr was generated under protocol (b)(6), as a result of warning letter cms# (b)(6).No lot number was provided; therefore, device history record review could not be completed.No product sample was received; therefore, visual and functional testing could not be performed.The reported issue could not be confirmed as no product sample was received for evaluation.If the product is returned, the manufacturer will reopen this complaint for further investigation.

• Brand Name: DIC TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE AND PORTEX BLUE LINE
• Common Device Name: TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, LTD.; boundary road; hythe, kent CT21 6JL; UK CT21 6JL
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, LTD.; boundary road; hythe, kent CT21 6JL; UK CT21 6JL
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel ; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 16365788
• Report Number: 3012307300-2023-01195
• Device Sequence Number: 7391053
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10351688017772
• UDI-Public: 10351688017772
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K934465
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 503060
• Device Catalogue Number: 503060
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/30/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown