MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VYAIRE MEDICAL BIRD¿ LOW FLOW AIR/O2BLENDER; MIXER, BREATHING GASES, ANESTHESIA INHALATION

Model Number BIRD¿ LOW FLOW AIR/O2BLENDER

Device Problem Failure to Align (2522)

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

Event Date 01/02/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Vyaire medical file identification: (b)(4).H3: 81 other - at this time, the suspect device has not been returned for evaluation.Therefore, root cause has not been determined yet.Vyaire medical will submit a supplemental report in accordance with 21 cfr section 803.56 if additional information becomes available.

Event Description

It was reported to vyaire medical that the bird¿ low flow air/o2blender has a problem with the knob (has not limit) and needs overhaul.As of this time, there is no information about patient involvement associated with this reported event.

• Brand Name: BIRD¿ LOW FLOW AIR/O2BLENDER
• Type of Device: MIXER, BREATHING GASES, ANESTHESIA INHALATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): VYAIRE MEDICAL; 26125 n. riverwoods blvd.; mettawa IL 60045
• Manufacturer (Section G): VYAIRE MEDICAL INC.; 1100 bird center drive; palm springs CA 92262
• Manufacturer Contact: sandra valencia ; 510 technology drive; irvine, CA 92618 ; 8477865998
• MDR Report Key: 18567719
• MDR Text Key: 333540847
• Report Number: 2021710-2024-18687
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846446002355
• UDI-Public: (01)10846446002355
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• PMA/PMN Number: K883038
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/23/2024

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: BIRD¿ LOW FLOW AIR/O2BLENDER
• Device Catalogue Number: 03920A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/02/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1