MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DATEX-OHMEDA, INC. AISYS; ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE

Device Problems Suction Problem (2170); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 12/15/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A gehc service representative performed a checkout of the equipment and confirmed the reported complaint.Inspection of the equipment noted the suction tubing was kinked.The tubing was repaired.No report of patient involvement.

Event Description

The hospital reported suction was not operating as expected.There was no report of patient involvement.

• Brand Name: AISYS
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DATEX-OHMEDA, INC.; 3030 ohmeda dr,; madison, WI
• Manufacturer Contact: john szalinski ; 3000 n grandview blvd.; waukesha, WI
• MDR Report Key: 7178020
• MDR Text Key: 96828082
• Report Number: 2112667-2018-00087
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K042154
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/10/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/10/2018
• 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: 12/15/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/08/2007
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1