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Ciaglia Blue Rhino G12565Recalls & reported problems

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00827002125650), received between Feb 20, 2018 and Sep 2, 2020 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fail-Safe Did Not Operate” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fail-Safe Did Not Operate1
  • Folded1
  • Material Rupture1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 2, 2020Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT AND/OR EVENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED SINCE THE PREVIOUS MEDWATCH REPORT WAS SENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10483254 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 22, 2019Fail-Safe Did Not Operate; Fail-Safe Did Not Operate

    NO NEW EVENT DESCRIPTION INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8536928 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 20, 2018Folded; Folded

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT WHEN THE CIAGLIA BLUE RHINO PERCUTANEOUS TRACHEOSTOMY INTRODUCER WAS INITIALLY PLACED ONTO THE STERILE FIELD, THE DEVICE WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE INTACT. DURING PLACEMENT THE DEVICE HAD FOLDED AND WAS MALFORMED IN SHAPE. IT WAS ONLY DURING INSERTION THAT THE PRODUCT PROBLEM WAS NOTED. A NEW PRODUCT WAS OPENED AND INSERTED SUCCESSFULLY, AND PLACED WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. THE CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THAT NO ADVERSE EVENTS RESULTED FROM THE PRODUCT PROBLEM, AND NO ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES WERE NECESSITATED. THE DEVICE IS REPORTEDLY UNAVAILABLE FOR RETURN AND EVALUATION AS IT WAS NOTED TO HAVE BEEN THROWN AWAY.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7284386 ↗

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