MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TELEFLEX MEDICAL ET TUBE,CF,7.5; TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR

Catalog Number	V5-10115
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	04/02/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that: cuffs were losing air.There was no reported patient harm or consequence.Associated complaints: 3003898360-20 24-00417 and 3003898360-2024-00419.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) the customer returned one unit v5-10115 et tube, cf, 7.5 for investigation.The et tube was visually examined with and without magnification.Visual examination of the returned device revealed that the balloon cuff had multiple holes in it.A device history record review was performed and no relevant findings were identified.The ifu for this product states, "the tracheal tube cuff inflation system, including the valve, should be checked prior to intubation.If a malfunction is a detected in any part of the system, the tube should not be used." "care should be taken to avoid damaging the thin-walled cuffs during intubation.If cuff is damaged, the tube should not be used." the ifu also states, "the tracheal tube cuff should be slowly inflated with the minimum amount of air required to provide an effective tracheal seal.Do not inflate with a measured volume of air or by "feel" of pressure in the syringe since little resistance should be felt during inflation.Cuff volume and pressure should be monitored routinely to assure that an adequate tracheal seal is maintained and that the cuff has not become overinflated." the reported complaint was confirmed based upon the sample received.The returned et tube was found to have multiple holes in the balloon cuff which would prevent the cuff from staying inflated.A device history record review was performed with no evidence to suggest a manufacturing related cause.All et tubes are 100% inspected for inflation and deflation at the time of manufacturing.It is unlikely that this type of damage was present at the time of manufacturing.Therefore, based upon the damage observed, unintentional user error caused or contributed to this event.

• Brand Name: ET TUBE,CF,7.5
• Common Device Name: TUBE, TRACHEAL (W/WO CONNECTOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; rancho el descanso; tecate 21478 ; MX 21478
• Manufacturer Contact: elaine cully ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 19227899
• Report Number: 3003898360-2024-00418
• Device Sequence Number: 6015935
• Product Code: BTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04026704588756
• UDI-Public: 04026704588756
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: DC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K822082
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/03/2024

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: V5-10115
• Device Lot Number: 73J2300863
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/15/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/03/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/02/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: NOT REPORTED
• Patient Sex: Unknown