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110875 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Human-Device Interface Problem (2949)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unintended Extubation (4564)
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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, shortly after intubation, the nurse noticed fluid inside the endotracheal tube's pilot balloon, and about 1/4 of the volume was filled with fluid during use.The cuff pressure was good, and there was no other damage noticed.It was stated that initially the cuff was filled with a new and dry syringe, but it was unknown if there was liquid inside the cuff too.The tube was replaced.
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