| Model Number |
86451 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inflation Problem (1310); Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Extubate (2402)
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| Date of Event |
08/24/2018
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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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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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According to the reporter, the device had a cuff deflations when introduced into the patient's trachea.The customer reported that after inspection, they noted a pin like holes in the cuff.The patient was reintubated.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: one sample was received for evaluation.The failure tear in cuff was confirmed in the received sample.The device history record was not reviewed since the lot number was not provided.Manufacturing process was reviewed and currently, there is no potential risk and the below condition was found: an inflation/deflation test was performed for all taperguard products.The operator inspects all products for no leaks and segregates the defective parts.All taperguard products have a resting time of 2 hours.Once the part is inspected visually, then the instruction provides the guidelines to deflate the cuff.All manufacturing controls were found acceptable and effective to detect the reported failure mode.Information has been added to the database and trends will continue to be monitored.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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