MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DATEX-OHMEDA, INC. AESPIRE 7900; ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE

Device Problem Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/16/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No report of patient involvement.The initial reporter is located outside the u.S., and therefore this information is not provided due to country privacy laws.A ge healthcare service representative performed a checkout of the system and confirmed the reported issue.The flow sensors were recommended for replacement to resolve the issue.

Event Description

The hospital reported a flow sensor malfunction with the diaphragm stuck to the top of the sensor housing.There was no report of patient involvement.

• Brand Name: AESPIRE 7900
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DATEX-OHMEDA, INC.; 3030 ohmeda dr,; madison, WI 53718
• Manufacturer Contact: john szalinski
• MDR Report Key: 10701720
• MDR Text Key: 217379944
• Report Number: 2112667-2020-02905
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K172045
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/19/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/21/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/19/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/17/2012
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1