MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GE HEALTHCARE FINLAND OY ADU; ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE

Device Problem Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 09/28/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A ge healthcare service representative performed a checkout of the system and confirmed the reported issue.The adjustable pressure limit valve (apl) was replaced to resolve the reported issue.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 device fails agent control and manual check tests.There was no report of patient involvement.

• Brand Name: ADU
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): GE HEALTHCARE FINLAND OY; kuortaneenkatu 2; helsinki FIN-0 0510; FI FIN-00510
• Manufacturer Contact: john szalinski ; 3000 n grandview blvd.; waukesha, WI
• MDR Report Key: 8005408
• MDR Text Key: 126240033
• Report Number: 9610105-2018-00050
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K050676
• 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: 10/25/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/25/2018
• 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: 09/28/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/29/2003
• 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