| Model Number |
125035 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Use of Device Problem (1670)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/08/2025
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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 prior to use of the 35fr bronco catheter, there was an air leak on the blue cuff.There was no patient involved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: d9, g3, h3 and h6.H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that there were white-coloured material foreign contaminants on the bronchial cuff, contained bronchial lumen and on the stylet wire.The shape of the stylet wire was not in keeping with the manufacturing process and had been altered.Further examination of the white like material shows that it was flaking away from the bronchial cuff and stylet wire.Further examination of the bronchial cuff shows that there was a clean-cut curved slit on the main body of the cuff.It was reported that there was an air leak on the blue cuff.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: the use of lidocaine topical aerosol has been associated with the formation of pinholes in pvc cuffs.Expert clinical judgement must be used when using this substance, to help prevent cuff leaks.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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