| Catalog Number |
60PFS40 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Decrease in Suction (1146); Suction Problem (2170); Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
07/11/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the customer was unable to pass the catheter clearly through the tracheostomy tube.The suction catheter appeared to have caught at l1.The tracheostomy tube was changed as a result.No patient injury or further complications were reported in relation to this event.
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Event or Problem Description
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Information was received stating the device was a size 8.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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One tracheostomy was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection found the device to have black contamination on the obturator and marks were found on the tube.The tube length and obturator protrusion were measured with a calibrated ruler; device met specification for both.During verification, 32 assemblies were taken out of production floor inventory and reviewed to see if they met the specifications accordingly.No discrepencies were found.Quality personnel perform an inspection to verify that the shaft is fully seated to connector, that there is no exposed wire in the shaft, as well as no lack of or excess adhesive.The reported complaint was unable to be confirmed, and the problem source was unalbe to be determined.
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