InjuryEPE
TRACHEOSTOMY CARE BRUSH
Received Jun 22, 1995 · Event occurred May 31, 1995
Report MW1006312 · MDR key 22693
Device
Generic name
Tracheostomy Care Kit
Manufacturer
Kendall Health Care Products Co.Catalog number
47885
Lot number
4126A
Product problems
- Break
- Disconnection
- Material Separation
Patient
72 YR
- Surgical procedure
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
TRACHEOSTOMY CARE BRUSH BROKE AWAY FROM HANDLE AND LODGED IN PROXIMAL RIGHT MAINSTREAM BRONCHUS; IT EXTENDED UP THE TRACHEA TO WITHIN 2 CM OF THE DISTAL TIP OF THE TRACH. THE PT'S WIFE WAS PERFORMING TRACH CARE AT HOME WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS BRUSH IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE INSIDE THE TRACHEA.