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5CN70ES |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
09/07/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10 concomitant product: 7cn80es, 8.0mm adt flex evac 7cn80es trach single (lot#: 202206146x); 5cn70es, 7.0mm adt flex evac 5cn70es trach single (lot#: 202212272x); 5cn70es, 7.0mm adt flex evac 5cn70es trach single (lot#: 202212272x); 5cn70es, 7.0mm adt flex evac 5cn70es trach single (lot#: 202212272x); 5cn70es, 7.0mm adt flex evac 5cn70es trach single (lot#: 202212272x); 5cn70es, 7.0mm adt flex evac 5cn70es trach single (lot#: 202212272x); 5cn70es, 7.0mm adt flex evac 5cn70es trach single (lot#: 202212272x).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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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, the cuff of the first tracheostomy tube did not inflate during testing using a cuff controller.The cuffs of the second tracheostomy tube had a cuff issue.Another cannula was used to the patient to replaced the first device.There was no patient injury.While, it was unknown if there was patient involvement at the time of the reported event on the second device.
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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, the cuff of the tracheostomy tube did not inflate during testing using a cuff controller.Another cannula was used without a problem.There was no patient injury.The other seven tubes reported had a cuff issue and it was unknown if there was patient involvement at the time of the issue reported.
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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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H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.The evaluation found no potentially contributing factors, and the sample met all related specifications.It was reported that the cuff of the tracheostomy tube did not inflate during testing using a cuff controller.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be identified because no related problem was detected with the device.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: test each tube¿s cuff, pilot balloon, and valve by inflation prior to use.If dysfunction is detected in any part of the inflation system, the tube should not be used and should be returned to the manufacturer for investigation.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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