Model Number 67SP045 |
Device Problem
Inflation Problem (1310)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation is in progress.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the cuff component had inflated asymmetrically.The trach tube was removed and replaced with a back up trach as a result.No patient injury or complications were reported in relation to this event.
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Event Description
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Investigation results completed on a smiths medical silicone - bivona tubes neo/ped tts.This will be summarized in h -10.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation results completed on a smiths medical silicone-bivona tube neo/ped tts.Pictures were received along with four samples from p/n (b)(6) l/n unknown.Revealed in pictures the cuff was not inflated fully on one side.When testing device it was visually inspected at 12 inches.Contamination was noted on the cuff.Initially partially inflated but after manipulation the cuff inflated four times uniformly.Prior to release the device passed 100% of testing done by engineering.Unable to establish root cause of event and no fault found.As preventative measures, production personnel was notified by quality engineer on (b)(6) 2020.As awareness of the defect reported by the customer.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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