Device Problem
Gas/Air Leak (2946)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/18/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 replaced to resolve the reported issue.
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Event Description
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The hospital reported a leak from the flow sensors that may have been in excess of 4.5 lpm.There was no report of patient involvement.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information was received that the leak rate was less than 4.5l/min.A leak condition will be noted in the preop check of the equipment, as contained in the user manual.The leak may be able to be compensated for or made up with fresh gas flow.The event was not reportable.Additional information was received that the leak rate was less than 4.5l/min.A leak condition will be noted in the preop check of the equipment, as contained in the user manual.The leak may be able to be compensated for or made up with fresh gas flow.The event was not reportable.
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