InjuryDYN
SALIVA EJECTOR
Received Sep 1, 1994 · Event occurred Mar 28, 1994
Report 17476 · MDR key 17476
Device
Product problems
- Design/structure problem
- Disassembly
Patient
71 YR
- Comatose
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT WAS BEING ORAL SUCTIONED USING BLUE TIPPED SUCTION CATHETER WHEN TIP CAME OFF AND BECAME LODGED FAR IN BACK OF PATIENT'S THROAT. PHYSICIAN HAD TO BE CALLED TO REMOVE CATHETER TIP.