| Catalog Number |
FT18DN40NGF999NF |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inflation Problem (1310); Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
04/04/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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See mfr 3012307300-2018-02003.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a portex® bivona customization tracheostomy tube was delivered to the bedside and placed in patient.Per respiratory therapist (rt) the patient was noted to have a leak and needed more sterile water added to the cuff.The staff changed the tube as they were concerned about adding more sterile water.After removing the tube, it was noted that when filling the cuff with 3 cc the cuff was not filling symmetrically.No patient injury.
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