MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NIHON KOHDEN TOMIOKA CORPORATION GF-210RA; MULTI-GAS UNIT

Model Number GF-210RA

Device Problem Device Inoperable (1663)

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

Event Date 01/30/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The customer reports that the multi gas unit continually gives a line block error.The customer has changed the line and filters.The device has been power cycled numerous times; however it will work only for a few minutes before the message appears again.The unit has been sent in for evaluation and repair.The unit was cleaned and evaluated.The reported problem of a constant "line block error" was not duplicated while the device was being tested.The only time the error message came up was when the line was pinched or physically blocked.The unit was tested per the service manual and the results were recorded on the maintenance check sheet.The unit completed 7 days of extended testing and operates to manufacturer's specifications.The unit was returned back to the customer.Nihon kohden will submit a supplemental report in accordance with 21 cfr section 803.56 if additional information becomes available.

Event Description

The customer reports that the multi gas unit continually gives a line block error.

• Brand Name: GF-210RA
• Type of Device: MULTI-GAS UNIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): NIHON KOHDEN TOMIOKA CORPORATION; 1-1 tajino; attn: shama mooman; tomioka city, japan 370-2 314; JA 370-2314
• Manufacturer (Section G): NIHON KOHDEN TOMIOKA CORPORATION; 1-1 tajino; attn: shama mooman; tomioka city, japan 370-2 314; JA 370-2314
• Manufacturer Contact: shama mooman ; 1-31-4 nishiochiai, shinjuku-k; attn: shama mooman; tokyo, japan 161-8-560 ; JA 161-8560 ; 2683343
• MDR Report Key: 6366720
• MDR Text Key: 68602128
• Report Number: 8030229-2017-00055
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CCK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04931921106891
• UDI-Public: 4931921106891
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K110594
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/28/2017,01/30/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/28/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: GF-210RA
• Device Catalogue Number: GF-210RA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/03/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 02/28/2017
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 01/30/2017
• Device Age: 24 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 02/28/2017
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/28/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/22/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1