During laboratory analysis, the product surveillance technician (pst) observed that the displayed output of the electronic patient gas system (epgs) would go below 35%.He was unable to duplicate the reported complaint.The epgs was hooked up to a system 1 simulator and a central control monitor (ccm).Air and oxygen (o2) were attached at 50 pounds per square inch (psi), calibration was initiated and passed.The measurement of the direct current (dc) output voltage from the o2 sensor at five liters per minute (l/min) and 100% o2 was 1.98 volts.With flow set to five l/min the o2% was 21%, 22.2% on the ccm, and 21.1% with the external o2 analyzer.The unit operated to the manufacturer's specifications.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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