| Model Number |
5.0PCF |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Use of Device Problem (1670); Defective Component (2292)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unintended Extubation (4564)
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| Date of Event |
11/18/2024
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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 cuff of the tracheostomy tube had a hole and the pilot balloon had a damage.Immediate replacement of the tube was done.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the inflation line was partially broken at the connector flange joint, part of the inflation line tubing remained bonded into the flange, no damage was observed in the cuff, an inflation/deflation test was performed using syringe, 2cc of air was applied to the cuff and it was observed the cuff deflated immediately.It was reported that the cuff of the tracheostomy tube had a hole and the pilot balloon had a damage.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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