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126037 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Use of Device Problem (1670)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/09/2023
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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: 125032, 125032 32fr lt bronco cath pu cuff x1, (lot #202301136x) 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 first bronco catheter's cuff did not inflate and the second had a bug like object found inside the packaging before use.There was no patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the shape of the tubing has been altered using the stylet wire and the tracheal cuff is stretched over the tracheal cuff notches.An attempt made to inflate the returned unit failed.The bronchial cuff inflated without any issue however the tracheal cuff failed to inflate.Examination of the tracheal cuff using the microvu shows that there is a clean-cut slit in the main body of the cuff measuring 3.3mm in length.It was reported that the first bronco catheter's cuff did not inflate and the second had a bug like object found inside the packaging before use.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur if the cuff body came in contact with a sharp utensil or object.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: various bony anatomical structures (e.G., teeth) within the intubation route or any intubation tools with sharp surfaces present a threat to maintaining cuff integrity.Care must be taken to avoid damaging the thin-walled cuffs during intubation which would create the need to subject the patient to the trauma of extubation and re-intubation.If either cuff is damaged, the tube should not be used.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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