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Model Number 1054655 |
Device Problems
Contamination (1120); Degraded (1153); Failure to Recalibrate (1517); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Hypoxia (1918); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/16/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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The manufacturer received information alleging a patient's blood oxygen saturation decreased and the patient was taken to the emergency room for evaluation.The patient was not admitted to the hospital.The device has not yet been returned to the manufacturer.At this time, we are unable to confirm if any malfunction occured.A follow-up report will be submitted when the manufacturer's investigation is complete.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturer previously reported a patients blood oxygen saturation decreased and was taken to the hospital.The device was alarming for "service required" alarm conditions.During the evaluation of the device at the manufacturer's service center, the device failed test steps during testing.The overhead blower filter was found to be contaminated, causing the active exhalation control module to fail.The overhead blower filter and active exhalation control module were replaced to address the issues.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This mdr is being submitted as part of a batch submission of previously closed complaints that were reassessed as reportable foam degradation complaints; discovered as part of a retrospective remediation review.The manufacturer previously reported a patients blood oxygen saturation decreased and was taken to the hospital.The device was alarming for "service required" alarm conditions.During the evaluation of the device at the manufacturer's service center, the device failed test steps during testing.The overhead blower filter was found to be contaminated, causing the active exhalation control module to fail.The overhead blower filter and active exhalation control module were replaced to address the issues.During the evaluation, the blower, stirring fan foam and inlet air path assembly were replaced due to dirt contamination.
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