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6IC75 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unintended Extubation (4564)
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| Date of Event |
08/21/2023
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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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According to the reporter, the trach's tube was split broken during use, based on photo's attached.The patient had a replacement of the tube.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but five photos were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted three pictures show a disposable inner cannula which is visible damaged, it shows a very obvious and large cut which caused a part of the cannula to detach.One picture shows a box labeled as ref (b)(4), 6.5 mm i.D., lot 23e1145jzx.The last picture shows a blue obturator, neck strap and a tracheostomy tube inside of their tray.The issue was resolved by replacing the tube.It was reported that the trach's tube split.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: the inner cannula is classified as a disposable medical device.Frequent and routine changes of the disposable inner cannula are recommended and should be evaluated by the attending physician.The disposable inner cannula cannot be adequately desterilized by the user in order to facilitate safe reuse and is therefore intended for single patient use.Attempts to desterilize this device may result in product failure and increased risks to the patient.The disposable inner cannula is designed for single use and should not be cleaned or reused.The inner cannula should only be replaced by a shiley disposable inner cannula of the same size.Patients in the home care environment should be carefully instructed by a home health care provider in the proper use and handling of the tracheostomy tube and accessory products.It is recommended that a spare disposable inner cannula be with the patient at all times.Federal law (usa) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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