MalfunctionBWB
ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE INTRODUCER
Received Apr 8, 2010 · Event occurred Feb 8, 2010
Report 2183650-2010-00003 · MDR key 1817046
Device
Generic name
Endotracheal Tube Introducer
Manufacturer
Meditec DevicesModel number
UNKCatalog number
UNK
Lot number
UNK
Product problems
- Break
- Detachment Of Device Component
Patient
35 YR
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
ANESTHESIA INSERTED ET TUBE IN OPERATING ROOM. THREE AND HALF HOURS LATER, THE PT COUGHED UP A SMALL BLUE PLASTIC PIECE, THOUGHT TO BE FROM THIS DEVICE. APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN OFF AT THE CURVED TIP. APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH BROKE OFF. TIP RETAINED, STYLET AND ORIGINAL PACKAGE NOT RETAINED. NO ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY PROCEDURE PERFORMED. ORIGINAL INTENDED PROCEDURE WAS INTUBATION FOR CERVICAL SPINE EXPLORATION AND HARDWARE REMOVAL.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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