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

Model Number 8401

Device Problems Device Alarm System (1012); Obstruction of Flow (2423)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record (dhr) review was conducted which indicated all inspections were completed and no issues were noted during manufacture.A product sample was received for evaluation.Visual and functional testing were performed.Visual inspection found no damage.Functional testing found occlusion error was present after powering up the monitor.Opened the monitor and found the tubing going to the bench was kinked.The root cause of the reported issue was found to be a known design issue where the weight of the restrictor pushes the small diameter tubing against the co2 bench nozzle as the housing closes.Tubing kit was replaced and monitor passed all functional testing.Operator of device is unknown.Initial reporter also sent report to fda is unknown.This remediation mdr was generated under protocol b10009406, as a result of warning letter cms# (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the monitor reads continuous occlusion and was unable to obtain end tidal reading.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: BCI 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; 6430 post rd; minneapolis, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 15334166
• MDR Text Key: 305594110
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-17156
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CCK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10610586036781
• UDI-Public: 10610586036781
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/01/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/01/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: 8401
• Device Catalogue Number: 8401
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/12/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1