Model Number 3100A |
Device Problem
Mechanical Problem (1384)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/21/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).At this time, the suspect device has not been returned for evaluation.Therefore, root cause has not been determined yet.Vyaire medical will submit a supplemental report in accordance with 21 cfr section 803.56 if additional information was received.
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Event Description
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The customer reported that the positive end-expiratory pressure (peep) cannot adjust below 7cmh2o on 3100a ventilator.At this time, patient involvement associated with the event is unknown.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Result of investigation: a field service representative went on site and the unit was found to be functioning as intended.It was determined that the issue was related to the caps and settings used.The ventilator cannot be set to a pressure below 10 cmh2o with a bias flow of 20 and a delta p of 30.To get pressure below 10 cmh20, the bias flow will need to be reduced.The customer has been referred to the operations manual showing setting examples.
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