inforMED
MalfunctionOFO

AIRLIFE TRI-FLO SUNCTION CATH-N-GLOVE KIT

Received Oct 4, 2019 · Event occurred Aug 4, 2019

Report 9156034 · MDR key 9156034

Device

Generic name

Airway Suction Kit

Lot number

0004083203

Product problems

  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

Patient

60 DA

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

STERILE 8F SUCTION KIT OPENED IN PREPARATION FOR SUCTIONING OF ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE (ETT) AND A HAIR WAS FOUND IN THE PACKAGING ON TOP OF THE STERILE GLOVES. NEW SUCTION KIT OBTAINED, CONTAMINATED KIT RETAINED FOR INVESTIGATION.