| Model Number |
670170 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Leak/Splash (1354); Gas/Air Leak (2946)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/07/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a cuff leak was discovered while in use for nine (9) days with patient after the sixth sterilization.The leakage was confirmed when the product was withdrawn from patient and further tested.No injury was reported.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Other, other text: h3.Device evaluated by manufacturer and h6.Evaluation codes: updated.One device was received in used condition without the original packaging and was visually inspected at a distance of 12 to 16 inches and normal conditions of illumination.It was detected that the cuff of the tracheal tube had a tear.A leak test was performed to confirm the defect in the sample, the sample failed the test confirming the complaint and a root cause was due to improper use of the product.A device history record (dhr) review was not performed as the root cause was due to user interface.This issue will be monitored, and further actions taken accordingly.
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