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7CN80ER |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Gas/Air Leak (2946)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unintended Extubation (4564); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/02/2025
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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 a patient using the tracheostomy tube cannula at home experienced difficulty suctioning secretions with a syringe and felt that the cuff was not maintaining adequate pressure.It was mentioned that there was no obstruction or occlusion identified.The cuff was tested prior to use with 10cc of air.The patient continued to use the defective cannula until a scheduled replacement the following week.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient using the tracheostomy tube cannula at home experienced difficulty suctioning secretions with a syringe and felt that the cuff was not maintaining adequate pressure.It was mentioned that there was no obstruction or occlusion identified.The cuff was tested prior to use with 10cc of air.Replacement of the tube was done.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5, h6, fdp code (extubate), imf code (additional device required) 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.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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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.The evaluation found no potentially contributing factors, and the sample met all related specifications.It was reported that a patient using the tracheostomy tube cannula at home experienced difficulty suctioning secretions with a syringe and felt that the cuff was not maintaining adequate pressure.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be identified because no related problem was detected with the device.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: test each tube¿s cuff, pilot balloon, and valve by inflation prior to use.If dysfunction is detected in any part of the inflation system, the tube should not be used and should be returned to the manufacturer for investigation.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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