| Catalog Number |
65SP035 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
07/11/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a break was found in the flange of a portex® bivona® aire-cuf® pediatric tracheostomy tube.No injury was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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One device was returned for evaluation in used condition.Visual inspection found that the device had a split on the flange eyelet.A review of the testing and inspection documents was performed and deemed adequate and correct.A review of the manufacturing process was performed on a similar part and found no discrepancies.Based on the evidence, a root cause was unable to be determined.
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