Model Number 1006-9117-000 |
Device Problem
Suction Problem (2170)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 03/26/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Ge healthcare's investigation into the reported occurrence is still ongoing.A follow-up report will be issued when the investigation has been completed.No report of patient involvement.Device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun.
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Event Description
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The hospital reported the unit was not able to perform fluid suctioning.There was no report of patient involvement.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information was received that the suction failure was not confirmed.The equipment was checked and found to function within manufacturing specifications.The reported complaint could not be duplicated and would be noted during preuse testing, as contained in the user manual.Standard of care includes ensuring adequate backup equipment.The reported complaint will not affect delivery of o2, agent or ventilation from the anesthesia machine.The initial event was not reportable.
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