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MalfunctionBTS

RUSCH BRONCHOPART DLT LEFT, CARINA HOOK

Received Jan 5, 2026 · Event occurred Dec 8, 2025

Report 8040412-2026-00002 · MDR key 23955917

Device

Generic name

Tube, Bronchial (w/wo Connect

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Model number

IPN047059

Catalog number

116101-000410

Lot number

40E24K1159

Product problems

  • Gas/Air Leak

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER INSERTING THE TUBE, HE NOTICED A LEAK; UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE TRACHEAL CUFF WAS FOUND TO BE PUNCTURED. THE TUBE WAS DISCARDED. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCE FOR THE PATIENT; THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED BY USING A DIFFERENT TUBE'. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). THERE IS VERY LIMITED INFORMATION ON THE COMPLAINT AND FURTHERMORE NO PHYSICAL INVESTIGATION OR ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN CONDUCTED ON THE DEFECTIVE PART. A DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED FOR THE LOT NUMBER WITH NO RELEVANT FINDINGS. SINCE THERE WAS NO SAMPLE RETURNED FOR THIS COMPLAINT, FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOR THE ACTUAL ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THEREFORE, THIS COMPLAINT COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED. IF THE ALLEGED DEFECT SAMPLES BECOME AVAILABLE AT A LATER DATE, THIS COMPLAINT WILL BE UPDATED ACCORDINGLY.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED " AFTER INSERTING THE TUBE, HE NOTICED A LEAK; UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE TRACHEAL CUFF WAS FOUND TO BE PUNCTURED.THE TUBE WAS DISCARDED. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCE FOR THE PATIENT; THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED BY USING A DIFFERENT TUBE'. THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".