MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC P/N 9320 LOW FLOW AIR/OXYGEN MICROBLENDER; MIXER, BREATHING GASES, ANESTHESIA INHALATION

Model Number MICROBLENDER

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 12/20/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Vyaire file identification: (b)(4).Any additional information received from the customer will be included in a follow-up report.Results of investigation: the vyaire failure analysis laboratory received the suspect microblender assembly for investigation.An evaluation of the component could be confirmed and duplicated.The dry o-rings on the poppet assembly was causing the poppet to stick and not alarm.The alarm adjustments were also found to be out of calibration.

Event Description

The customer reported while using the p/n 9320 low flow air/oxygen microblender; the device's alarm is not working.The customer reported the device is due for overhaul and repairs.The customer reported there is no patient involvement associated with the event.

• Brand Name: P/N 9320 LOW FLOW AIR/OXYGEN MICROBLENDER
• Type of Device: MIXER, BREATHING GASES, ANESTHESIA INHALATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC; 22745 savi ranch parkway; yorba linda CA 92887
• Manufacturer (Section G): VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC; 1100 bird center dr.; palm springs CA 92262
• Manufacturer Contact: kristin graf ; 22745 savi ranch parkway; yorba linda, CA 92887
• MDR Report Key: 7175631
• MDR Text Key: 96773718
• Report Number: 2021710-2018-07271
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BZR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K883038
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/09/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/09/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MICROBLENDER
• Device Catalogue Number: 10065
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/28/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/20/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2008
• 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