SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, LTD. PORTEX ANESTHESIA BREATHING CIRCUIT; CIRCUIT, BREATHING (W CONNECTOR, ADAPTOR, Y PIECE)
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Catalog Number C45101796D-NL |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Moisture Damage (1405); Obstruction of Flow (2423); Moisture or Humidity Problem (2986); Output Problem (3005)
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Patient Problems
Pulmonary Hypertension (4460); Respiratory Insufficiency (4462)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event; lot number, expiration date, udi number and device manufacture date is unknown, no information has been provided to date.G5: 510k is blank device is exempt.Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the customer had issues with these anesthesia circuits that are currently in their circulation.Some have had cracks in the corrugated tubing itself, and some had issues with the dime-sized filter in the circuit.The filter gets soaked with moisture and the thick sponge within the filter gets water-logged and prevents medical staff from ventilating the patient.A patient with pulmonary hypertension for ankle surgery that suddenly stopped being ventilated due to the filter issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Other text: h6 codes updated.No device was returned for investigation, no root cause determined.No lot number was provided, devcie history review not completed.If the product is returned, the manufacturer will reopen this complaint for further investigation.
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