| Model Number |
37208 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Aspiration/Inhalation (1725); Pneumonia (2011)
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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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Resmed has requested for the device to be returned so that an engineering investigation could be performed.The device has not been returned, therefore resmed is unable to confirm the alleged malfunction at this time.If the device is returned, resmed will supplement this report.Resmed reference #: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to resmed that a patient was found with bloody emesis and distended abdomen while using an airsense 10 autoset device with quattro fx ffm large.Patient was taken to the hospital and underwent exploratory abdominal surgery which reportedly found compressed air in the stomach and bowels.Surgeon determined the patient had aspiration pneumonia.Patient has discontinued cpap therapy.Resmed has not examined device.Patient's wife reported the device went rogue.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The airsense 10 autoset device was returned to resmed for an investigation.The investigation determined that there was no fault found with the returned device.The device was performing to specifications.A clinical opinion has been supplied based on therapy data, and concluded that there is insufficient evidence to suggest that the patient¿s injury was caused or contributed to by the device or the device¿s ability to effectively deliver therapy.Resmed's risk analysis for the use of this device remains unchanged and acceptable.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to resmed that a patient was found with bloody emesis and distended abdomen while using an airsense 10 autoset device with quattro fx ffm large.Patient was taken to the hospital and underwent exploratory abdominal surgery which reportedly found compressed air in the stomach and bowels.Surgeon determined the patient had aspiration pneumonia.Patient has discontinued cpap therapy.Resmed has not examined device.Patient's wife reported the device went rogue.
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