| Model Number |
4.5PCF |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Gas/Air Leak (2946); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unintended Extubation (4564)
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| Date of Event |
09/05/2024
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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, while in use at the patient's home, the cuff deflated and was replaced.A water immersion test revealed an air leak at the connection between the inflation line and the tube.The incident caused no harm to the patient's health, and all events occurred similarly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Concomitant product: 4.0pcf 4.0pcf 4.0mm id paed med cuffed x1 (lot#unknown) 5.0pcf 5.0pcf 5.0mm id paed med cuffed x1 (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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the inflation line was broken at the flange connection.The inflation line was partially broken at the connector flange joint, and part of the inflation line tubing remained bonded into the flange.Functionally, an inflation/deflation test was performed using a syringe.Air was applied to the cuff and it was observed that the cuff deflated immediately.It was reported that the cuff deflated and there was air leak.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause was determined to be manufacturing related.Internal process improvements have been initiated to mitigate this issue.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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