MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NIHON KOHDEN TOMIOKA CORPORATION AG-920RA; MULTI-GAS UNIT

Model Number AG-920RA

Device Problem Device Inoperable (1663)

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

Event Date 01/12/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The customer reported that the multi-gas unit was giving low readings.The biomedical engineer had not done the calibration, or dryline receptacle.The biomedical engineer had tried new water traps.This issue was discovered as the device was being checked before starting a case.The device was returned to nihon kohden and evaluated, but the malfunction could not be duplicated.All gases fell within the service manuals specifications.Unit passes air and gas calibration.This unit was tested several times and never had an issue.Nihon kohden will submit a supplemental report in accordance with 21 cfr section 803.56 if additional information becomes available.

Event Description

The customer reported that the multi-gas unit was giving low readings.The biomedical engineer had not done the calibration, or dryline receptacle.The biomedical engineer had tried new water traps.This issue was discovered as the device was being checked before starting a case.

• Brand Name: AG-920RA
• Type of Device: MULTI-GAS UNIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): NIHON KOHDEN TOMIOKA CORPORATION; 1-1 tajino; attn; susan shadley; tomioka city, japan 370-2 314; JA 370-2314
• Manufacturer (Section G): NIHON KOHDEN TOMIOKA CORPORATION; 1-1 tajino; attn; susan shadley; tomioka city, japan 370-2 314; JA 370-2314
• Manufacturer Contact: susan shadley ; 1-31-4 nishiochiai, shinjuku-k; attn: susan shadley; tokyo, japan 161-8-560 ; JA 161-8560 ; 2687133
• MDR Report Key: 5432812
• MDR Text Key: 38081618
• Report Number: 8030229-2016-00054
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CCK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K020046
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/11/2016,01/12/2016

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
• Device Model Number: AG-920RA
• Device Catalogue Number: AG-920RA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/26/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 02/11/2016
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 01/12/2016
• Device Age: 48 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 02/11/2016
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/11/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/11/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/26/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1