| Model Number |
67HA80 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
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 |
12/19/2019
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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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Information was received indicating that the cuff to a smiths medical portex® bivona® adult tts¿ adjustable neck flange hyperflex¿ tracheostomy tube was reported to be broken and leaking 20 hours following placement.A trach tube change out was performed with no reported adverse effects.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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One tracheostomy tube was returned for evaluation.Visual inpsection of the device found an issue with the airway line where it is attached to the connector hub.Device underwent functional testing, confirmed a leak at the airway line where it extends from the connector hub.The investigation did not determine a manufacturing defect with the returned device; problem source has been determined to be user interface.The instruction for use states under warnings to guard against product damage by avoiding contact with sharp edges.
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