| Model Number |
87480 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/14/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, when attempted a conventional disconnection of the etco2 adaptor by twisting, the spike inserted into the head of the endotracheal tube broke in four pieces based on the photo provided.The tube remained inserted in the patient as it was too unstable to reintubate, and the connector head was replaced from another tube.The patient was subsequently scoped to see if any fragments remained in the trachea, and there were none found.There was no patient harm.
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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 and five photos were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the connector was separated although it was received, the size 8.0mm connector was received for evaluation, it was noticed the connector was broken.It was reported that the device had a broken 15mm connector.The reported issue was 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 15 mm connector is seated so that it can be removed with effort if pre-cutting of the tube is desired.Tubes with 15 mm connectors that cannot be removed with reasonable manipulation are not suitable for cutting.Follow the instructions to evaluate the tube and connector for suitability if pre-cutting is considered.Always ensure the connector is firmly seated in both the tracheal tube and the breathing circuit to prevent disconnection during use.Non-standard dimensioning of some connectors on ventilatory or anesthesia equipment may make secure mating with the tracheal tube 15 mm connector difficult.Use only with equipment having standard 15 mm connectors.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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