MALLINCKRODT
Report
- Report Number
- 8020889-2017-05173
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 13, 2017
- Date of Event
- October 23, 2017
- Report Date
- March 5, 2018
- Manufacturer
- MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL
- Product Code
- BTS
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- KS
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
EVALUATION SUMMARY: THE SAMPLE WAS RETURNED AND VISUAL EXAMINATION SHOWED THAT THE SHAPE RETURNED UNIT HAD BEEN ALTERED USING THE STYLET WIRE. THE STYLET WIRE WAS REMOVED AND INFLATION/DEFLATION TESTING WAS SUCCESSFUL. THERE WAS NO FAULT FOUND WITH THE DEVICE. THE PROBABLE ROOT CAUSE IS THAT THE CUFF TEST WAS CARRIED OUT WHEN THE SHAPE OF THE TUBE WAS INCORRECTLY ALTERED WITH THE STYLET WIRE. 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.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SOLD IN THE US AND IS 510(K) EXEMPT. THIS REPORT IS ASSOCIATED TO A SIMILAR PRODUCT SOLD IN THE US - 510(K) NUMBER K771219. IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED A COMMUNICATION THAT DURING THE CUFF TEST, THE TRACHEAL CUFF WOULD NOT DEFLATE. THE CUSTOMER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 805821 | MALLINCKRODT | TUBE, BRONCHIAL (W/WO CONNECTOR) | BTS | MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL | 126-37 | 201701457X |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |