MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (CHINA) CO., LTD (WUXI) CARESTATION 650; ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

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

Event Date 08/24/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The hospital reported the bellows got stuck during pre-use checkout resulting in a loss of mechanical ventilation.There was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

The distributor performed a checkout of the equipment and confirmed the reported complaint.The expiratory flow sensor was recommended for replacement to resolve the issue.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.Unique identifier: (b)(4).Legal manufacturer: (b)(4).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.Unique identifier: (b)(4).Legal manufacturer: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CARESTATION 650
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (CHINA) CO., LTD (WUXI); no. 19 changjiang road; national hi-tech dev. zone; wuxi 21402 8; CH 214028
• Manufacturer (Section G): GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (CHINA) CO., LTD (WUXI); no. 19 changjiang road; national hi-tech dev. zone; wuxi 21402 8; CH 214028
• Manufacturer Contact: anthony amenson
• MDR Report Key: 15461561
• MDR Text Key: 306327357
• Report Number: 9710602-2022-00585
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K151570
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/12/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1