| Catalog Number |
67P040 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/13/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional information becomes available.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that staff noted during a trach tie change that the left side flange had a tear at the base where it connects to the main trach.An emergency trach change was completed.There were no patient injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3 and h6 codes - updated.One used device was returned for investigation.The device was visually inspected and found a tear was observed at the base of the flange next to the inflation line.The deformation of the damage was mostly clean with a bit of rough edges at the edge of the tear.The complaint of torn flange can be confirmed.The probable cause of the damage is unknown.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted which indicated all inspections were completed and no issues were noted during manufacture.
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