| Catalog Number |
870-35KIT |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
06/04/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Medwatch report# (b)(4).Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.Without the device to evaluate, the complaint could not be confirmed and the probable cause could not be determined from the available information.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.If the sample becomes available at a later date a follow up report will be submitted with investigation results.
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Event or Problem Description
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Medwatch complaint received reports the following: ventilator circuit collecting large amounts of condensation despite heater wire circuit and q4 dumping and double wall expiratory filter, water got into the vent and caused several alarms.Patient continued to be ventilated but vent had to be changed out.Additional information received from the customer reports the issue is excessive condensation requiring dumping or suctioning from the circuit.The customer reported this has been an issue since (b)(6) 2019.The customer also reported "some issues of the patient having condensation go down the endotracheal tube or trach when being repositioned," but they have not had any patient injury or harm.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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