The customer reported that a child was connected to a patient monitor at 8 a.M.On december 1, 2023 but during patient inspection, the child was found to be cyanotic despite the monitor showing spo2 90%.After swapping to a new monitor, the child¿s spo2 actually showed 67% and the patient was subsequently treated with positive pressure ventilation and oxygen.Their spo2 rebounded to 95% and signs of cyanosis resolved after 1 minute of oxygen therapy.No other clinical information or medical intervention was reported.
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The equipment was tested, revealing a faulty spo2 sensor, which was replaced by the hospital to resolve the issue.The faulty spo2 sensor may have caused or contributed to the reported cyanosis, meeting the criteria for serious injury.The cause of the reported problem was the spo2 probe.The reported problem was confirmed.The device was operational after replacing the spo2 probe.E1 reporting address state: (b)(6).
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