The investigation of the returned sevoflurane vaporizer has been completed.Investigation regarding the reported technical error found that it was the injector in the vaporizer that did not open when it should.A deposit was found on the inside of the injector which most probable caused the injector to become stuck and not opened, resulting in the technical error.Investigation related to the yellow residues found during investigation of the vaporizer concluded that the remaining liquid inside the vaporizer contained hydro fluoric acid, which was detected due to the low ph value measured on the residue inside the vaporizer.The inspection of parts after disassembly shows that some parts have been affected and corroded during the time inside the vaporizer.One observation was that no residues was found in the areas beyond the injector valve in the vaporizer which indicates absence of hydro fluoric acid in this area and that the chemical reaction inside the vaporizer have started after the vaporizer was taken out of use.It has been concluded that the reaction that may have created the hydric fluoride is not considered to be due to design and normal use of the vaporizer.The true cause of the issue has not been determined.
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