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Model Number 3600-100 |
Device Problems
Decrease in Suction (1146); Use of Device Problem (1670); Unclear Information (4052)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/29/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This mdr is being submitted as part of a retrospective review.During activities being performed for capa 682612 (associated with express mini 500 continued use and use of devices outside of the healthcare setting), atrium medical corp.Became aware of calls received by the getinge emergency support program (esp) team that were not logged as complaints.A retrospective review of the calls logs has resulted in the identification of this complaint/mdr.Upon completion of the investigation into this event a follow up report will be submitted.
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Event Description
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Rn called to ask about the air leak detection chamber in the oasis.She stated that there is not enough fluid in the chamber, and the float ball is not oscillating.I questioned if there is bubbling from right to left and this is confirmed.The fluid level is at the 2cm mark and i advised that this is the correct amount.She was concerned about a leak somewhere in the system.Walked her through steps to clamp the tube closer to the patient and the bubbles stopped.All connections to the drain and chest tube are secure.I advised that the the presence of the bubbles does confirm that an air leak is present and likely from the patient side after clamping.Advised that she could check to make sure there are no eyelets exposed at the insertion site but it is most likely from the patient as the bubbling is intermittent.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation summary: getinge customer service received a call on 4/29/2023 from an oasis (p/n 3600-100) drain user concerned that they may not have enough water in the water seal.They were also concerned that the drain may have an air leak because there was bubbling traveling from right to left in the air leak detection chamber.When asked what level the water was at, the user confirmed it was up to the 2cm fill line.The getinge representative talked the user through checking that all connections were secure and then clamping the patient tube close to the patient.This caused the bubbling cease, indicating the air leak originated from outside the drain system.The user was satisfied with the assistance they received.A dhr review could not be completed because no lot number was provided.The ifu provides adequate instructions for the setup and use of the device.If the instructions to fill and check the water seal chamber had been followed/consulted by the user, it is unlikely this complaint would have occurred.Complaint trending found that the actual occurrence level did not exceed the anticipated occurrence level.No excursions were identified.A complaint history review was completed which found no similar complaints.A recurring lot number report could not be completed because no lot number was provided.A review of crs/capas found none related to this complaint.Neither a lot number or pictures were provided.The device was not returned for evaluation.The assistance provided by the getinge representative determined that the drain was set up correctly and that the air leak was most likely due to patient conditions and not a drain nonconformance.The user's concerns about the drain seemed to be resolved by this call.The most likely cause of this complaint is that the user was uncertain how to set up the drain or how to interpret the air leak detection.This complaint is confirmed but a device nononformance cannot be confirmed.No evidence was identified to suggest that this complaint is related to design, manufacturing or instructions for use.No escalation is needed.The device discussed in this complaint was determined to be functioning normally during the customer service call and no further allegations of device nonconformances were made.The call was made because the user was uncertain if the water seal was filled enough and they were concerned that the bubbling in the air leak detection chamber might indicate a leak within the drain.Getinge's customer service representative was able to determine that the water seal was filled correctly to the 2cm line and aided the user in determining that the air leak originated from the patient and not within the drain system.The root cause of this complaint is user error due to the user being unfamiliar with the setup and interpretation of the drain.
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