MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VENTEC LIFE SYSTEMS, INC VOCSN-VC; VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, FACILITY USE

Model Number	VOCSN-VC PRO, ENGLISH
Medical Device Problem Codes	Connection Problem (2900); Output Problem (3005)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: the ventilator was evaluated by ventec where the reported issue of it being unable to maintain peep (positive end expiratory pressure), having low exhaled tidal volume (vte) levels and displaying a patient circuit disconnect alarm were all confirmed.Ventec replaced the internal flow transducer (ift) to resolve the reported issues.Proper device operation was observed through functional and performance testing.The investigation determined that the root cause of the reported issues was the ift.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the device needed service.During the device evaluation, ventec observed that the ventilator was unable to maintain peep (positive end expiratory pressure), that its exhaled tidal volume (vte) levels were low and that it was displaying a patient circuit disconnect alarm.There were no reports of patient involvement associated with the reported event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrected information for supplemental medwatch report 001 -- section d1, brand name, of the initial medwatch report stated: vocsn.Section d1, brand name, of the initial medwatch report should have stated: vocsn-vc.Section d4, model #, of the initial medwatch report stated: prt-00900-001.Section d4, model #, of the initial medwatch report should have stated: vocsn-vc pro, english.Section d4, udi #, of the initial medwatch report stated: (b)(4).Section d4, udi #, of the initial medwatch report should have stated:(b)(4).

• Brand Name: VOCSN-VC
• Common Device Name: VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, FACILITY USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): VENTEC LIFE SYSTEMS, INC; 22002 26th ave se; bothell WA 98021
• Manufacturer (Section G): VENTEC LIFE SYSTEMS, INC; 22002 26th ave se; bothell WA 98021
• Manufacturer Contact: elizabeth gilbert ; 22002 26th ave se; bothell, WA 98021 ; 4256861765
• MDR Report Key: 18744562
• Report Number: 3013095415-2024-00160
• Device Sequence Number: 20460403
• Product Code: CBK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855573007433
• UDI-Public: (01)00855573007433(11)181213
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162877
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/26/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Other
• Device Model Number: VOCSN-VC PRO, ENGLISH
• Device Catalogue Number: PRT-00900-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/18/2023
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/26/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/13/2018
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown