MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MAQUET CRITICAL CARE AB SUPPORT ARM 176; SUPPORT, ARM

Model Number SUPPORT ARM 176

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 03/07/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No service on the support arm was requested.The user facility reportedly replaced the clamp attachment.The replaced part was not returned for investigation.The support arm has been successfully tested for mechanical strength and is designed according to standard.The root cause of the broken support arm has not been conclusively determined.However, the breaking point indicates that it most likely has been exposed to a mechanical force greater than it is designed to sustain.

Event Description

It was reported that the ventilator's support arm used for holding the patient circuit broke.Patient involvement is unknown.Manufacturer's ref #: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: SUPPORT ARM 176
• Type of Device: SUPPORT, ARM
• Manufacturer (Section D): MAQUET CRITICAL CARE AB; roentgenvagen 2; solna
• Manufacturer (Section G): MAQUET CRITICAL CARE AB; roentgenvagen 2; solna
• Manufacturer Contact: caroline kabbabe ; roentgenvagen 2; solna
• MDR Report Key: 16596501
• MDR Text Key: 311836651
• Report Number: 8010042-2023-00613
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: IOY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PO
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/23/2023

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
• Device Model Number: SUPPORT ARM 176
• Device Catalogue Number: 6405976
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/07/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1