Device Problems
Failure to Deliver (2338); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Event Date 03/18/2016
Event Type
malfunction
Event Description
Patient informed she is having issues with the ventavis device.Machine is not giving her any error and it reports vibrating and whirling but she is not receiving any indication that she is receiving medication.A nurse was sent to her home to review machine and treatment completion.Dose or amount: 1 inhalation; frequency: 6-9 times/day; route: inhaled.Dates of use: (b)(6) 2013 to current; diagnosis or reason for use: i27.0.