MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL SHILEY; TUBE TRACHEOSTOMY AND TUBE CUFF

Model Number	4CN65R
Medical Device Problem Code	Gas/Air Leak (2946)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unintended Extubation (4564)
Date of Event	11/07/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: 4cn65r 6.5mm adt flex trach w tg cuff lot: 202403182x.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
It was reported that, during use, both tracheostomy tube's cuff had a leak, as shown in the video attached.Both tube were replaced.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.A video was also provided.Review of the attached images and video showed that there was a leak on the cuff of the tracheostomy tube.It was reported that both the tracheostomy tube's cuff had a leak.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.A video was also provided.Visual inspection noted that there is a clean-cut slit on the main body of each of the cuffs on the returned units.Examination of the cuff body using the microvu shows that the slits measure 0.161mm and 0.169mm respectively in length.This type of damage is indicative of the cuff body coming in contact with a sharp utensil or object.It was reported that the cuff had leak.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur if the cuff body came in contact with a sharp utensil or object.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: to ease insertion and to guard against cuff perforation from sharp edges of cartilage, taper back the cuff by deflating the cuff and gently moving it away from the distal tip of the cannula toward the neck plate as the residual air is removed by deflation.When tapering the cuff, do not use sharp instruments that would damage the cuff, such as forceps or hemostats.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): MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL; cornamaddy; athlone 3810 ; EI 3810
• Manufacturer (Section G): MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL; cornamaddy; athlone 3810 ; EI 3810
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 21034849
• Report Number: 8020889-2024-00266
• Device Sequence Number: 4120195
• Product Code: JOH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521205024
• UDI-Public: 10884521205024
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150844
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/16/2025

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: 4CN65R
• Device Catalogue Number: 4CN65R
• Device Lot Number: 202401335X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/10/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2025; 04/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2025; 04/16/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/22/2024
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE NOTES ON H11.
• Patient Sex: Female