| Model Number |
1098214 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Respiratory Distress (2045)
|
| Date of Event |
11/08/2017
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Serious Injury
|
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
The optichamber diamond is available with three mask sizes - small, medium and large.Instructions for use supplied with the device states 'recommended patient population: optichamber diamond with small litetouch mask: 0 to 18 months.Optichamber diamond with medium mask: 1 to 5 years.Optichamber diamond with large litetouch mask: 5 years +.' as the device is restricted to sale by or on the order of a physician or licensed healthcare professional, it is expected that the patient be assessed for adequate fit prior to use, and appropriate mask selected.Device is not life sustaining/ supporting.No other complaints received relating to recommended sizing issues.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
Patient caregiver reported that the (b)(6) patient was admitted to hospital overnight due to use of an optichamber diamond valved holding chamber device with a small litetouch mask that was too small for the patient, and therefore patient did not get the medication needed.Patient was discharged with a larger mask.Caregiver states her daughter is doing fine now.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|