| Model Number |
670175 |
| 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported lot number is assumed but not confirmed.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 a trach had a cuff leak that was discovered while in use for twelve (12) days with a patient.Leakage was confirmed when the product was withdrawn from the patient and further tested.No injury was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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One device and two photos were received for investigation.The device was visually inspected and was detected that the cuff of the trachel tube had a tear.A leak test was performed and the device failed the test.The complaint is confirmed.According to the customer's report, the product was found damaged until its use, during the pre-check no leakage was reported on the cuff according with the instructions for use, and it was until it was withdraw from patient after 12 days when it leaked, the root cause could be due to improper use of the product.A review of the device of the device history records could not be completed as the lot number provided by the customer was incorrect.
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