We have discovered unexpected fluid residing in 30-70% of the manual resuscitation bags (ambu bags) supplied by carefusion.This is, according to the manufacturer, benign lubricant.However, we are unable to independently determine the potential patient impact of this substance being forced into a patient's lungs.This is a product defect with unknown patient consequence.The volume of this substance is concerning because during use it can be unintentionally introduced into the alveolar space.We can find no evidence that this lubricant is safe should it be introduced into that area.
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