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MalfunctionPIF

EDI CATHETER ENFIT 6FR/49 CM, 5PCS

Received Jun 1, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 2, 2026

Report 8010042-2026-0000705 · MDR key 25346012

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Product code (PIF)
Manufacturer (Maquet Critical Care Ab)
Model (6883898)

Device

Generic name

Gastrointestinal Tubes With Enteral Specific Connectors

Model number

6883898

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Material Frayed
  • Failure to Analyze Signal

Patient

Not reported

  • Pain
  • Discomfort

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE UDI INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE SINCE THE DEVICE LOT NUMBER HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING VENTILATION TREATMENT IN NAVA (NEURALLY ADJUSTED VENTILATORY ASSIST) MODE, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN AND DISCOMFORT. THE EDI SIGNAL MEASURED BY THE EDI CATHETER WAS IRREGULAR. THE EDI CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND TREATMENT CONTINUED WITH ANOTHER VENTILATION MODE. THE PATIENT CALMED DOWN. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE EDI CATHETER, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ELECTRODE ARRAYS ON THE CATHETER TIP WERE DAMAGED AND WERE PROTRUDING FROM THE CATHETER TUBE. FINAL OUTCOME WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT. MANUFACTURER¿S REF #: (B)(4).