MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIRGAS THERAPEUTICS LLC ISPAN GAS TANK REGULATOR (125GM); INTRAOCULAR GAS

Catalog Number 8065797302

Device Problem Failure to Deliver (2338)

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

Event Date 03/21/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This report was originally filed under mfg report num 1610287-2022-00021.All future reports will be submitted under mfg report num reflected in this report.No sample was returned for evaluation.A review of the batch production record for the given lot showed no unusual manufacturing issues.A review of the complaint records showed one other complaint against the given lot.That complaint was for issues with the control valve.A review of confirmed complaints for regulators with low or no flow showed 27 complaints since the beginning of 2015 with no additional, related information provided, the customer reported event was not confirmed.The root cause cannot be determined conclusively.Manufacturer will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Event Description

A nurse reported that during a vitrectomy surgery an ophthalmic regulator failed to dispense gas.Surgery was completed and there was no harm to the patient.

• Brand Name: ISPAN GAS TANK REGULATOR (125GM)
• Type of Device: INTRAOCULAR GAS
• Manufacturer (Section D): AIRGAS THERAPEUTICS LLC; 6141 easton road; p.o. box 310; plumsteadville PA 18949
• Manufacturer (Section G): AIRGAS THERAPEUTICS LLC; 6141 easton road; p.o. box 310; plumsteadville PA 18949
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 15813586
• MDR Text Key: 307155315
• Report Number: 1610287-2022-00075
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P900066
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/17/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/17/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065797302
• Device Lot Number: 104323
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/12/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1