The Tube is intended for keeping a patient’s airway clear during surgery. Inexact removal of the inflation valve cap appeared to cause a cuff leak in an inflatable component of the device, which is a malfunction with potentially fatal consequences.
For the MedWatch safety alert from the FDA, please click here.
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