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It was reported by the international customer that, following a tracheostomy procedure with a ciaglia blue rhino percutaneous tracheostomy introducer set with versa tube, a piece of the inner cannula detached.This resulted in respiratory insufficiency in the patient.The inner cannula had to be changed out.The product is available for return.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is previously submitted, unknown, or unavailable.Investigation ¿ evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control, specifications, and a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirmed that the outside surface was marred, representing a thin layer of the material separating from the surface.Additionally, a thin layer within the inside diameter of the tube appeared to be separating as well.This was discovered bunched up approximately 2.5 cm from the distal tip of the tube.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record showed no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, the examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.Cook medical has notified the appropriate personnel and will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.
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