| Catalog Number |
750180 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inflation Problem (1310); Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001); Unintended Deflation (4061)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/28/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient felt uncomfortable after the tracheostomy tube had been placed for 3 days.Unusual gradual cuff deflation was found upon removal of the tube.An asymmetric cuff was also observed when inflated.This problem was solved by replacing with a new one.This event occurred in the patient home and while in use of patient.There was a patient involvement and no patient harm/adverse event reported.It was reported that no further information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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E1 additional contact: (b)(6).Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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One device sample was received in used condition, in a plastic bag.During visual inspection no visual defects were detected, the cuff inflates properly.The sample was inflated with the use of a syringe and submerged under water to detect any problem in the inflation system, the sample works as expected.The complaint was not confirmed/duplicated.A device history record (dhr) review reported no discrepancies or non-conformances during the manufacturing of the reported lot number.No action was taken.
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