inforMED
InjuryCAI

AIRLIFE AIRWAY ACCESS ADAPTOR

Received Dec 18, 2024 · Event occurred Dec 6, 2024

Report MW5163740 · MDR key 20978223

Device

Generic name

Circuit, Breathing (w Connector, Adaptor, Y Piece)

Catalog number

36-22095

Lot number

24016475

Patient

7 MO · Female

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

AIRLIFE AIRWAY ADAPTOR FROM VENT TUBING TO TRACHEA (TRACH) UNABLE TO PASS SUCTION CATHETER. DEVICE REMOVED AND FOUND TO NOT HAVE OPENING TO ALLOW CATHETER TO PASS. WHEN REPLACING, FOUND THAT OTHER ADAPTORS (DIFFERENT LOT NUMBER) ALSO SEEMED TO NOT BE ABLE TO PASS SUCTION CATHETER. DEVICES KEPT ALONG WITH PACKAGING AND SENT TO MATERIALS FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. REFERENCE REPORT: MW5163739.