MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VYAIRE MEDICAL VELA VENTILATOR; VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, FACILITY USE

Model Number VELA

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/03/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The customer reported that they will not return the defective pcb (printed circuit board) for evaluation.Therefore, no root cause could be determined.However, the customer is requesting a new main control pcb (printed circuit board) for replacement.Vyaire medical will submit a supplemental report in accordance with 21 cfr section 803.56 if additional information was received.

Event Description

The customer reported to vyaire medical that the vela ventilator was showing "circuit disconnect, xdcr/transducer fault, low ve/low minute ventilation, high rate" alarm continuously.The reporter confirmed that there is no patient involvement associated on this event.

• Brand Name: VELA VENTILATOR
• Type of Device: VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, FACILITY USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): VYAIRE MEDICAL; 26125 n. riverwoods blvd.; mettawa IL 60045
• Manufacturer (Section G): VYAIRE MEDICAL INC.; 1100 bird center drive; palm springs CA 92262
• Manufacturer Contact: peter sparacio ; 26125 n. riverwoods blvd.; mettawa, IL 60045 ; 8333273284
• MDR Report Key: 11754096
• MDR Text Key: 248506034
• Report Number: 2021710-2021-13804
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CBK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10846446001389
• UDI-Public: (01)10846446001389(11)20130830
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K093094
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/05/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/30/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VELA
• Device Catalogue Number: 16532-10
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/05/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/30/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1