MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL CZECH REPUBLIC A. S PORTEX BLUPERC PERCUTANEOUS DILATION PROCEDURAL KIT WITH SINGLE STAGE DILATOR; TUBE, TRACHEOSTOMY (W/WO CONNECTOR)

Catalog Number	101/563/080
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/19/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that with the device the patient was unable to or having difficulties in aspirating from subglottic port due to broken plastic, making weaning of patient challenging due to a potential aspiration risk.There was patient involvement and no patient harm reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: no product sample was received; therefore, visual and functional testing could not be performed.The reported issue could not be confirmed.If the product is returned, the manufacturer will reopen this complaint for further investigation.A device history record could not be completed as no lot number was received.

• Brand Name: PORTEX BLUPERC PERCUTANEOUS DILATION PROCEDURAL KIT WITH SINGLE STAGE DILATOR
• Common Device Name: TUBE, TRACHEOSTOMY (W/WO CONNECTOR)
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL CZECH REPUBLIC A. S; olomoucká 306; hranice 753 0 1; EZ 753 01
• Manufacturer Contact: reed covert ; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442 ; 2247062300
• MDR Report Key: 19661638
• Report Number: 3011237704-2024-00134
• Device Sequence Number: 6484053
• Product Code: BTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019517103410
• UDI-Public: (01)15019517103410
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173912
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/01/2024

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: 101/563/080
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/08/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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
• Patient Age: 74 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Weight: 54 KG
• Patient Race: Asian