| Model Number |
5.5PEF |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Use of Device Problem (1670); Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unintended Extubation (4564)
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| Date of Event |
05/12/2025
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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 during use, the trach tube flange was damaged, and self extracted.This was the fourth time this event occurred with the same device.The tube was replaced.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: d9, 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 both eyelets are broken.It was reported that during use, the trach tube flange was damaged, and self extracted.This was the fourth time this event occurred with the same device.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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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