MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NULL PORTEX ANESTHESIA BREATHING CIRCUIT; CIRCUIT, BREATHING (W CONNECTOR, ADAPTOR, Y PIECE)

Catalog Number 492804-NL

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

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

Event Date 09/18/2020

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.Product samples were received for evaluation.Visual and functional testing were performed.The samples were visually inspected at a distance of 12" under normal lighting to received unit, in order to detect any damage on the units.No discrepancies detected.Sample was tested and the circuits passed the leak test.Relevant documents were reviewed and deemed adequate and correct with respect to testing and inspection activities.No root cause can be determined since the complaint was not confirmed.No information has been provided to date this remediation mdr was generated under protocol (b)(4), as a result of warning letter cms# (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that each time a circuit was put on a machine it leaked.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: PORTEX ANESTHESIA BREATHING CIRCUIT
• Type of Device: CIRCUIT, BREATHING (W CONNECTOR, ADAPTOR, Y PIECE)
• Manufacturer (Section G): NULL
• MDR Report Key: 15415072
• MDR Text Key: 306180778
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-19034
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CAI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/13/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/17/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 492804-NL
• Device Lot Number: 3936866
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/13/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/17/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1