MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DATEX-OHMEDA, INC. AESPIRE 7900; ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE

Device Problem Sticking (1597)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/01/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A ge healthcare service representative performed a checkout of the equipment and confirmed the reported complaint.The flow sensor was replaced, and the unit was returned to service.

Event Description

The hospital reported the unit alarmed 蓙stem leak' and 'inspect flow sensor' during use.It was discovered that the diaphragm of the inspiratory flow sensor was stuck to the top of the housing.No reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: AESPIRE 7900
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DATEX-OHMEDA, INC.; 3030 ohmeda drive; madison WI 53718
• Manufacturer (Section G): DATEX-OHMEDA, INC.; 3030 ohmeda drive; madison WI 53718
• Manufacturer Contact: stephanie cass ; 3000 n. grandview boulevard; waukesha, WI 53188-1696
• MDR Report Key: 5334540
• MDR Text Key: 34685897
• Report Number: 2112667-2015-00504
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K050626
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/01/2015

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
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/01/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/30/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/28/2012
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1