MalfunctionKDQ
CHEST TUBE SYSTEM
Received Aug 28, 2025 · Event occurred Aug 22, 2025
Report MW5175376 · MDR key 22916452
Device
Generic name
Bottle, Collection, Vacuum
Manufacturer
Teleflex Llc (nadc)Model number
A-6000-08LFLot number
74D2500649
Product problems
- Defective Device
- Gas/Air Leak
Patient
54 YR · Male
- Insufficient Information
- Insufficient Information
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DOCTOR BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, PATIENTS WITH PERSISTENT AIR LEAKS IN THE TELEFLEX CHEST TUBE DRAINAGE SYSTEM HAVE SPONTANEOUSLY RESOLVED AFTER CHANGING THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM. DR. BELIEVES THIS COULD BE DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT AS IT HAS BEEN OCCURRING THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL ON DIFFERENT FLOORS.