| Model Number |
86449 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Use of Device Problem (1670)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/12/2024
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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, prior to use, the two endotracheal tubes' pilot balloon strings seemed to fall off.There was no reported patient outcome.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10 concomitant product: 86451 86451 7.5mm inter hi-lo trach lot#: unknown 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, prior to use, the two endotracheal tubes' pilot balloon strings seemed to fall off.There was no patient harm.
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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 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device and a photo were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that all the components were assembled properly at the tube according to drawing (b)(4) rev a, the inflation line of the tube was assembled properly and presented no damage.The second sample presented a cut in the inflation line therefore the pilot balloon was detached and was not received for evaluation, the failure mode cut in inflation line was confirmed.It was reported that the two endotracheal tube's pilot balloon string just seem to fell off.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: various bony anatomical structures (e.G., teeth, turbinates) within the intubation routes or any intubation tools with sharp surfaces present a threat to maintaining cuff integrity.Care must be taken to avoid damaging the thin-walled cuffs during insertion which would create the need to subject the patient to the trauma of extubation and re-intubation.If the cuff is damaged, the tube should not be used.Do not overinflate cuff.Ordinarily, the cuff pressure should not exceed 25 cm h20.(b)(6) recommend maintaining a seal pressure at or below 25 cm h20 (b)(6).: proper use of large diameter, large residual cuffs.Critical care medicine vol.1, no.3:153-154, 1973).Overinflation can result in tracheal damage, rupture of the cuff with subsequent deflation, or in cuff distortion which may lead to airway blockage.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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