| Model Number |
4.5PCF |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unintended Extubation (4564)
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| Date of Event |
03/09/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, the tracheostomy tube's cuff had hole after four weeks of normal use even on closer inspection because it did not harden when air was inserted.The trach was replaced.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: d9 (latest return date), g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the inflation line was broken at the flange connection.The inflation line was partially broken at the connector flange joint, and part of the inflation line tubing remained bonded into the flange.No damage was observed in the cuff.Functionally, an inflation/deflation test was performed using a syringe.Air was applied to the cuff and it was observed that the cuff deflated immediately.It was reported that the tracheostomy tube's cuff had hole after four weeks of normal use, even on closer inspection because it did not harden when air was inserted.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause was determined to be manufacturing related.Internal process improvements have been initiated to mitigate this issue.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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