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18870 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inflation Problem (1310)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Extubate (2402)
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| Date of Event |
06/06/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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Medtronic received a report the tracheostomy tube experienced inflation/deflation issues.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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Medtronic received a communication regarding a pilot balloon.According to the reporter, there was a cuff inflation/deflation issue.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: one sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.The product is used in treatment.Product does not meet specification.The reported event was confirmed.The device history record review shows the product was released to specification.The investigation found cuff leakage but the sample was used.The investigation isolated the failure to the following: the most probable root cause is ¿cuff punctured/ ruptured during insertion/use¿ which is as a result of the cuff contact with a sharp/rough surface e.G.Teeth, utensils used during intubation.As stated in the ¿warnings/pre cautions¿ section of the product instructions for use ¿various bony anatomical structures (e.G.Teeth) within the intubation routes or any intubation tools with sharp surfaced present a treat to maintaining cuff integrity¿.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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