MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TELEFLEX MEDICAL ET TUBE, HVT, 8.0; TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR

Catalog Number	5-10316
Medical Device Problem Codes	Inflation Problem (1310); Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to use in the clinical setting, "the cuff on the endotracheal tube are difficult to inflate and do not hold air/pressure well and are very prone to leaks.[they] do not work during surgical cases requiring trendelenburg with increase in abdominal pressure".No patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The reported complaint of "does not stay inflated - cuff" could not be confirmed since the actual sample was not returned.The customer returned a representative sample in place of the actual sample that resulted in the complaint issue.Upon functional inspection, no problems were found with the returned device as it was able to properly inflate and deflate.No leaks were found with the sample.A device history record review was performed on the device with no evidence to suggest a manufacturing related cause.The probable cause of this complaint issue could not be determined without the actual device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to use in the clinical setting, "the cuff on the endotracheal tube are difficult to inflate and do not hold air/pressure well and are very prone to leaks.[they] do not work during surgical cases requiring trendelenburg with increase in abdominal pressure".No patient involvement.

• Brand Name: ET TUBE, HVT, 8.0
• 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: mariah mackinnon ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 17783033
• Report Number: 3003898360-2023-01365
• Device Sequence Number: 5494039
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04026704397051
• UDI-Public: 04026704397051
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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): 09/09/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 5-10316
• Device Lot Number: 73K2200170
• 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: 09/09/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/11/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown