MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN AG JUAREZ (MMJ) SHILEY; TUBE TRACHEOSTOMY AND TUBE CUFF

Model Number	5.5PEF
Medical Device Problem Code	Use of Device Problem (1670)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Unintended Extubation (4564); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during use, the flange of the tracheostomy tube broke.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: b5, h6, fdp code (extubate), imf code (additional device required).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.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during use, the flange of the tracheostomy tube broke.Replacement of the tube was done.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the tracheostomy tube had broken flange.It was reported that the flange of the tracheostomy tube broke.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.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device and a photo were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the device was received outside its package and it was noticed one of the flange tabs was torn, the edge did not presents bubble marks nor splinters.It was reported that the flange of the tracheostomy tube broke.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: attach the neck strap to the flange eyelet.Flex the patient¿s neck forward and tie the neck strap.When properly adjusted, one finger space between the neck strap and the patient¿s neck should exist.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.

• Brand Name: SHILEY
• Common Device Name: TUBE TRACHEOSTOMY AND TUBE CUFF
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN AG JUAREZ (MMJ); 1181 hennequen ave.; juarez,chi 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN AG JUAREZ (MMJ); 1181 hennequen ave.; juarez,chi 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 20828242
• Report Number: 9681384-2024-00193
• Device Sequence Number: 21015100
• Product Code: JOH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20884521779805
• UDI-Public: 20884521779805
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K182861
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/20/2025

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 Model Number: 5.5PEF
• Device Catalogue Number: 5.5PEF
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/14/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/03/2025; 01/27/2025; 05/16/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/03/2025; 01/27/2025; 05/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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 Sex: Unknown