MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AEROMINI®; PROSTHESIS, TRACHEAL, EXPANDABLE

Catalog Number	AERO1215
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/13/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The suspect device is not expected to return for evaluation.A follow up will be submitted when the evaluation is complete.
Event or Problem Description
The account alleges that prior to removal, the tracheal stent fractured.No injury to patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The suspect medical device was not returned for evaluation.The complaint could not be confirmed.The root cause could not be determined.A review of the device history and complaint database could not be performed since the lot number was not provided.Should the device be returned later, the investigation will be reopened.

• Brand Name: AEROMINI®
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, TRACHEAL, EXPANDABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.; 14646 kirby drive; houston TX 77047
• Manufacturer (Section G): MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.; 14646 kirby drive; houston TX 77047
• Manufacturer Contact: bryson heaton ; 1600 merit parkway; south jordan, UT 84095 ; 8012084662
• MDR Report Key: 18938343
• Report Number: 3010665433-2024-00012
• Device Sequence Number: 12523228
• Product Code: JCT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884450362761
• UDI-Public: 00884450362761
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140382
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/13/2024

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
• Device Catalogue Number: AERO1215
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/13/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/17/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown