| Model Number |
IPN926895 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
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 |
03/19/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn# (b)(4).Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed and no relevant findings were identified.Without the device to evaluate the complaint could not be confirmed and the probable cause could not be determined from the available information.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.If the sample becomes available at a later date a follow up report will be submitted with investigation results.
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Event or Problem Description
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Reported issue: the doctor found cuff leakage when doing clinical setting before using it on the patient.It was changed to a new one, no impact on patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn# (b)(4).The customer returned one unit 5-12610 et tube, cuffed, spiral-flex 5.0 for investigation.The returned et tube was visually examined with and without magnification.Visual examination of the returned et tube revealed that the sample appears typical.A functional inspection was performed to attempt to inflate and deflate the balloon cuff on the returned et tube.A lab inventory syringe was filled with air and attached to the valve of the pilot balloon.Upon injection of air, both the pilot balloon and cuff immediately inflated.The syringe was then removed and the cuff and pilot balloon were inspected for leaks.No leaks were detected.The syringe was then reattached in order to deflate the balloons.Both the pilot balloon and balloon cuff were able to deflate.The et tube was submerged underwater and an attempt to inflate the balloon cuff was made in order to detect any leaks.Upon injection of air, no leaks were detected.No functional issues were found with the returned sample.A device history record review was performed and no relevant findings were identified.The ifu states, "the tracheal tube cuff inflation system, including the valve, should be checked prior to intubation.If a malfunction is detected in any part of the inflation system, the tube should not be used." "the tracheal tube cuff should be slowly inflated with the minimum amount of air required to provide an effective tracheal seal.Do not inflate with a measured volume of air or by "feel" of pressure in the syringe since little resistance should be felt during inflation." the reported complaint could not be confirmed based upon the sample received.The returned et tube was able to inflate and deflate with no difficulty.All et tubes are 100% inspected for both inflation and deflation at the time of manufacturing.No functional issues were found with the returned device.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend on reports of this nature.
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Event or Problem Description
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Reported issue: the doctor found cuff leakage when doing clinical setting before using it on the patient.It was changed to a new one, no impact on patient.
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