| Model Number |
BT-20-0002 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Loss of consciousness (2418); Low Oxygen Saturation (2477); Confusion/ Disorientation (2553); Lethargy (2560); Sleepiness/Drowsiness/Somnolence (4850)
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| Date of Event |
12/27/2024
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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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Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient experienced ¿lethargic and unresponsive¿ and spo2 was 70% while receiving oxygen therapy on the life2000.The day prior to the event the patient¿s familial caregiver noted the patient had ¿increased sleepiness and confusion¿.The following day, the patient was wearing the life2000 with 4 lpm oxygen bleed in through her home oxygen concentrator (brand/model unknown).The patient became lethargic and unresponsive and emergency medical services (ems) were called.Per the caregiver, the oxygen concentrator was working properly and no drop in the flow meter was noted.There was no alleged device malfunction of the life2000, and no audible or visual alerts were reported.Upon arrival of ems, the patient¿s spo2 was 70% and the patient was placed on supplemental oxygen via face mask and transported to the hospital.The patient was placed on bipap in the emergency room and arterial blood gas showed a co2 level of 112.The patient was hospitalized and treatment alternated between bipap and high flow o2.Six days later the patient was discharged from the hospital and the following day the patient was admitted into hospice care.The patient is currently using the life2000 and tolerating therapy well.The caregiver declined a trainer visit to assess the device settings.No further information was available at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: h6 and h11.H11: a service history review was performed and revealed that the device has no previous service events; therefore, servicing did not cause or contribute to the reported event.The device was not received for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be completed.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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