It was initially reported, a patient became disconnected from the device and expired.The manufacturer received the ventilator's downloaded event logs from the reporter of the event.On the day of the event, (b)(6) 2021, a low oxygen inlet pressure alarm occurred with a duration of 2791 seconds, approximately 46 minutes.An oxygen regulation alarm also occurred with a duration of 2641 seconds, approximately 44 minutes.These alarms were acknowledged as evidenced by an alarm silence key press.The ventilator was being used with 85% oxygen.These alarms indicate the oxygen flow was inadequate for the ventilator to supply 85% oxygen to the patient.The alarms are indicative of a large leak, such as a patient circuit disconnect.Other alarms including the patient circuit disconnect and low minute ventilation were turned off at the time of the event.No events were logged that would indicate a device malfunction or failure to deliver therapy occurred.The manufacturer concludes the device operated and alarmed as designed.
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