MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TELEFLEX MEDICAL ET TUBE,CF,6.5; TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR

Model Number	IPN044729
Medical Device Problem Code	Deflation Problem (1149)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/30/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.Other remarks: n/a.Corrected data: n/a.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "toothless (edentulous) patient intubated for spine surgery.Then positioned in prone position.After 10 minutes, the cuff deflated.Need to turn over the patient and place a new catheter." no patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn#(b)(4).The reported complaint of "deflates slowly - cuff" was confirmed based upon the sample received.The customer returned one unit 5-10113 et tube, cf, 6.5 for investigation.The et tube was visually examined with and without magnification.Visual examination of the returned device revealed that there was a large hole in the balloon cuff.The hole was indicative of the cuff being over-inflated or having come in contact with a heating element.Both scenarios would cause the balloon cuff to burst.The sample appeared used as there was biological material present on the device.The ifu for this product, was reviewed as a part of this complaint investigation.The ifu states, "the tracheal tube cuff inflation system, including the valve, should be checked prior to intubation.If a malfunction is a detected in any part of the system, the tube should not be used." "care should be taken to avoid damaging the thin-walled cuffs during intubation.If cuff is damaged, the tube should not be used." the ifu also states, "cuff pressure should be monitored routinely to assure that an adequate tracheal seal is maintained and that the cuff has not become over-inflated.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." a device history record review was performed with no evidence to suggest a manufacturing related cause.All et tubes were 100% inspected for inflation and deflation at the time of manufacturing.It was unlikely that this type of damage was present at the time of manufacturing.Therefore, based upon the damage observed, unintentional user error caused or contributed to this event.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.Other remarks: n/a.Corrected data: n/a.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "toothless (edentulous) patient intubated for spine surgery.Then positioned in prone position.After 10 minutes, the cuff deflated.Need to turn over the patient and place a new catheter." no patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".

• Brand Name: ET TUBE,CF,6.5
• Common Device Name: TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; rancho el descanso; tecate 21478 ; MX 21478
• Manufacturer Contact: kevin don bosco ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville 27560
• MDR Report Key: 17361162
• Report Number: 3003898360-2023-01132
• Device Sequence Number: 17444634
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 14026704759122
• UDI-Public: 14026704759122
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K822082
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/03/2023

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/14/2024
• Device Model Number: IPN044729
• Device Catalogue Number: 5-10113
• Device Lot Number: 73E1900439
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/03/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/15/2019
• 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
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: N/A.; N/A.
• Patient Sex: Unknown