MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RESPIRONICS CALIFORNIA, INC V60 VENTILATOR; VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, MINIMAL VENTILATORY SUPPORT,FACILITY USE

Model Number V60

Device Problem Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of event: (b)(6) 2020.Date of report: 18aug2020.

Event Description

It was reported that the unit failed ground resistance at the oxygen fitting.The customer replaced the flow sensor assembly.While running performance verification testing (pvt) the unit failed ground resistance at the oxygen fitting.The remote service engineer (rse) advised to take the locktite off.The customer reported the unit returning to service.No parts were replaced.The unit was not in use, and there was no patient or user harm reported.

• Brand Name: V60 VENTILATOR
• Type of Device: VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, MINIMAL VENTILATORY SUPPORT,FACILITY USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): RESPIRONICS CALIFORNIA, INC; 2271 cosmos court; carlsbad CA 92011
• Manufacturer (Section G): PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS; 3000 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• Manufacturer Contact: melissa abbott ; 2271 cosmos court; carlsbad, CA 92011 ; 9093746996
• MDR Report Key: 10422840
• MDR Text Key: 203883546
• Report Number: 2031642-2020-02834
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MNT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K082660
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/27/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/18/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Model Number: V60
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/27/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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