BALLARD
Report
- Report Number
- 8030647-2026-00012
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 26, 2026
- Date of Event
- January 26, 2026
- Report Date
- May 21, 2026
- Manufacturer
- AVANOS MEDICAL INC.
- Product Code
- BSY
- UDI-DI
- 10889483563731
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- BE
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THE PRODUCT INVOLVED IN THE REPORT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD IS IN-PROGRESS. ALL INFORMATION REASONABLY KNOWN AS OF 26 FEB 2026 HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS HEALTH AUTHORITY REPORT. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE OBTAINED, A FOLLOW-UP HEALTH AUTHORITY REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SUN MED HOLDINGS LLC. REPRESENTS ALL OF THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT / REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO SUN MED HOLDINGS LLC. SUN MED HOLDINGS LLC. HAS NO INDEPENDENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE EVENT REPORTED BUT IS RELAYING THE INFORMATION THAT WAS PROVIDED BY THE USER FACILITY WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THIS PRODUCT INCIDENT IS DOCUMENTED IN THE SUN MED HOLDINGS COMPLAINT DATABASE AND IDENTIFIED AS COMPLAINT (B)(4). THIS INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO 21CFR803, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTING REQUIREMENT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE AN ADMISSION THAT AN SUN MED HOLDINGS LLC. PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE OR CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY.
IT WAS REPORTED, WHEN THE NURSE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE SUCTION CONTROL KNOB [ON THE CLOSED SUCTION SYSTEM] DURING INVASIVE VENTILATION USING A VYGON TUBE AND A WILAMED BREATHING CIRCUIT, THE CONTROL KNOB GAVE WAY AND THE PATIENT'S VENTILATION WAS INTERRUPTED FOR AN EXTENDED [UNSPECIFIED] PERIOD OF TIME. THE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF HARM OR INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS REPORTED EVENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281281 | BALLARD | BALLARD NN PED Y ADTR NDEHP,8FR,20 | BSY | AVANOS MEDICAL INC. | 98386 | 1594072 | 10889483563731 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |