Catalog Number 8416400 |
Device Problems
Complete Blockage (1094); Gas Output Problem (1266); Obstruction of Flow (2423); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Encephalopathy (1833); Hypoxia (1918)
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Event Date 12/16/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation has just started; results will be provided in a follow up-report.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the device posted "airway obstructed" while in use on patient.The user said that the ventilation was obstructed for 15 minutes.It was reported that the patient suffered a hypoxic encephalopathy.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The log file of the affected device was provided for the investigation.The log entries show that prior to the event on the reported date of event no device check or breathing circuit check was performed in preparation of the ventilation.Around the reported time of event several alarm messages concerning "airway obstructed?", "leakage", "mv low" and "vt high" were posted.There is no indication of a device malfunction.An obstruction could be caused e.G.By the patient condition or an issue with the patient breathing circuit.The device reacted as specified to this situation by posting a visual and audible alarm.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the device posted "airway obstructed" while in use on patient.The user said that the ventilation was obstructed for 15 minutes.It was reported that the patient suffered a hypoxicencephalopathy.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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