The device is currently being returned to resmed for an engineering investigation.The investigation methods, results, and conclusion are not finalized at this stage.When more information is available a supplemental report will be submitted.It was reported the patient had two stellar devices with serial numbers 20160920529 and sn 20142713422.It is unknown which device was in use on the patient at the time of the reported event, therefore, two medwatch reports have been filed for the same event.Ref: (b)(4).Per the stellar user guide, the stellar is not a life support ventilator.The stellar is contraindicated in patients who are unable to endure more than brief interruptions in ventilation.Resmed reference #: (b)(4).Device received, pending evaluation.
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