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VITAL SIGNS¿ FLOW INFLATING TAIL-END VALVE TRANSPORT CIRCUIT, FLOW-INFLATING TRA |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Mechanical Problem (1384)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pneumothorax (2012)
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| Date of Event |
09/12/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The suspect device has not been returned for evaluation.No photos available.Therefore, no root cause has been determined.Vyaire medical will submit a supplemental report in accordance with 21 cfr section 803.56 if additional information becomes available.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported that the vital signs¿ flow inflating tail-end valve transport circuit, flow-inflating tra experienced valve closes too easily which caused high pressures to enter lungs and resulted in pneumothorax.As an intervention, intubated infant being given manual breaths.
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