| Model Number |
86550 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Gas/Air Leak (2946)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unintended Extubation (4564)
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| Date of Event |
05/19/2023
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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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It was reported that during patient's sedation, the anesthesiologist was unable to visualize the etco2 measurement in the anesthesia machine, and the equipment's bellows were not holding, indicating a leak.The leak was detected to be coming from the endotracheal tube balloon, specifically at the pilot balloon seam.The endotracheal tube was subsequently changed.The event took place in a hospital setting.
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