MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (CHINA) CO., LTD (WUXI) CARESTATION 620; ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE

Device Problem Suction Failure (4039)

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

Event Date 12/16/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A ge healthcare service representative performed a checkout of the system and confirmed the reported issue.The overflow safety trap was recommended for replacement to resolve the issue.No report of patient involvement.The initial reporter is located outside the u.S., and therefore this information is not provided due to country privacy laws.Unique identifier: (b)(4).Legal manufacturer: hcs madison - 3030 ohmeda dr, usa madison, wi 53718.

Event Description

It was reported that there was a malfunction resulting in loss of suction.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: CARESTATION 620
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (CHINA) CO., LTD (WUXI); no. 19 changjiang road; national hi-tech dev. zone; wuxi 21402 8; CH 214028
• Manufacturer (Section G): GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (CHINA) CO., LTD (WUXI); no. 19 changjiang road; national hi-tech dev. zone; wuxi 21402 8; CH 214028
• Manufacturer Contact: anthony amenson ; 3030 ohmeda drive; madison, WI 53718
• MDR Report Key: 16156951
• MDR Text Key: 308655866
• Report Number: 9710602-2023-00035
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: RO
• PMA/PMN Number: K151570
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/16/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/10/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1