MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST PAUL BCI SPECTRO2 30 PULSE OXIMETER

Model Number WW1030EN

Device Problem Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device history record (dhr) review is not applicable or relevant because the results of the complaint investigation do not indicate a problem with the initial manufacture or prior repair of the device.The device was received for evaluation.Visual and functional testing were performed.Visual inspection found there was no physical damage on the device.Functional testing could not confirm the reported problem.During the investigation process, the peripheral oxygen saturation (sp02) function worked as intended.The unit's sp02 was connect to a multi-parameter simulator and was able to pass the sp02's test.Sp02 simulation along with a live patient was performed and passed.During the sp02 test, the sp02 probes were manipulated at the end connections and the sp02 read correctly.The monitor worked as intended.The reported issue could not be confirmed.This remediation mdr was generated under protocol (b)(4), as a result of warning letter cms# (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the customer did not have a constant readings meaning that they were losing readings during testing.Also, they have noticed with patients that have compromised circulation it would not give readings at all.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: BCI SPECTRO2 30 PULSE OXIMETER
• Type of Device: OXIMETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST PAUL; 1265 grey fox rd.; st. paul MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST PAUL; 1265 grey fox rd.; st. paul MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel ; 6000 nathan lane north; p.o. box 4000; minneapolis, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 15328913
• MDR Text Key: 305150144
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-17068
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30843418000191
• UDI-Public: 30843418000191
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K083557
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/31/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/31/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: WW1030EN
• Device Catalogue Number: WW1030EN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/10/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/10/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1