MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DATEX-OHMEDA, INC. AESPIRE 7900; ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE

Device Problem Energy Output Problem (1431)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/14/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The biomedical engineer troubleshot this reported fault with ge healthcare technical support.The flow sensor was reattached, and the unit was returned to service.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 the unit alarmed and lost the ability to mechanically ventilate.There was no report of patient injury.

• Brand Name: AESPIRE 7900
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA GAS MACHINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DATEX-OHMEDA, INC.; 3030 ohmeda dr,; madison, WI 53718
• Manufacturer Contact: john szalinski ; 3000 n grandview blvd.; waukesha, WI
• MDR Report Key: 8155946
• MDR Text Key: 130184015
• Report Number: 2112667-2018-02459
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K050626
• 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: 12/12/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/14/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/12/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/19/2013
• 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