MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST PAUL CAPNOCHECK II, MODEL 8400; ANALYZER, GAS, CARBON-DIOXIDE, GASEOUS-PHASE

Model Number 8400

Device Problem Gas Output Problem (1266)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing device history record review was not performed because the results of the complaint investigation do not indicate a problem with the manufacture of the device.No causes or potential causes of the customer's reported problem were found during the review of service and repair records.A product sample was received for evaluation.Visual and functional testing were performed.Visual inspection found plastic luer naphion tubing connects to on the back case was broken off.Functional testing found confirmed reported problem.The root cause of the reported issue was found to be broken nafion tubing connection fitting to the filter port inside the back housing.The case complete and keypad, battery contact assembly will need to be replaced to repair the broken luer.This remediation mdr was generated under protocol (b)(4), as a result of warning letter cms# 617147.

Event Description

It was reported that the gas was not working as the unit was saying the gas was not up to a certain amount; however, the gas was at the amount.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: CAPNOCHECK II, MODEL 8400
• Type of Device: ANALYZER, GAS, CARBON-DIOXIDE, GASEOUS-PHASE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST PAUL; 1265 grey fox rd.; st. paul MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST PAUL; 1265 grey fox rd.; st. paul MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel ; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 15328384
• MDR Text Key: 305363340
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-17053
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CCK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10610586036354
• UDI-Public: 10610586036354
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K991086
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/31/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/31/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 8400
• Device Catalogue Number: 8400
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/18/2019
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/11/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1