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4.5PCF |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Use of Device Problem (1670); Gas/Air Leak (2946)
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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, during use, the inflation line of the tracheostomy tube had a tear, and the cuff was deflated.Replacement of the tube was done.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h6 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 involved device was not returned.A comprehensive exam ination could not be performed, because the returned sample was not received in a state that allowed full functional or visual assessment.It was reported that the inflation line of the tracheostomy tube had a tear, and the cuff was deflated.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.Internal process improvements have been initiated to mitigate this issue.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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