OtherEPE
KENDALL
Received Sep 23, 2002 · Event occurred Aug 12, 2002
Report 9612030-2002-00009 · MDR key 420008
Device
Generic name
Basic Trach Care Set
Manufacturer
Tyco Healthcare/kendallModel number
*Catalog number
47899
Lot number
*
Product problems
- Use of Device Problem
Patient
*
- Surgical procedure
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO TYCOHEALTHCARE/KENDALL ON 9/13/02 THAT A CUSTOMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH A TRACH BRUSH. THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE PATIENT WAS USING THE TRACH CLEANING BRUSH IN THE KIT TO CLEAR THE INNER CANNULA WHILE THE TRACH TUBE WAS STILL IN THE PATIENT. THE PATIENT INSERTED THE BRUSH AND LOST THE BRUSH DOWN THE TRACHEA. THE PATIENT REQUIRED SURGERY FOR REMOVAL OF THE CLEANING BRUSH FROM THE LUNG.