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IPN043837 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Low Oxygen Saturation (2477)
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| Date of Event |
11/15/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported "corrugated extension used to connect anesthesia circuit to endotracheal tube.During case, there was loss of etco2 and patient briefly desaturated prior to the discovery of a tear in this connector".No patient injury or harm reported.No further information provided on patient condition.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn# (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn# (b)(4).The sample was returned by the customer for investigation.A visual exam was performed and it was found that the tubing was torn.The manufacturing site reports that in the current manufacturing procedure 100% leak testing is conducted during the assembly process and a 100% visual inspection is also conducted at the packing area; thus any defective product will be detected prior to release.In ifu for this product mentions to store in a cool and dry place, protected from light and ozone.In addition, the product must not be used with flammable anesthetics.The ifu also mentions to check the system for leakages.A device history record review was performed and no relevant findings were identified.The complaint has been confirmed.A non-conformance was opened to further investigate this issue.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported "corrugated extension used to connect anesthesia circuit to endotracheal tube.During case, there was loss of etco2 and patient briefly desaturated prior to the discovery of a tear in this connector".No patient injury or harm reported.No further information provided on patient condition.
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