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

Device Problem Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion (2182)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 03/13/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A gehc service representative performed a checkout of the equipment and confirmed the reported complaint.The flow sensors were replaced and the inspiratory drive gas filter was cleaned.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.

Event Description

The hospital reported that mechanical ventilation was not working as expected with low flows.There was no report of patient involvement.

• Brand Name: AVANCE
• 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: 7411206
• MDR Text Key: 104920111
• Report Number: 2112667-2018-00721
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K032803
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/10/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/10/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/08/2012
• 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