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MalfunctionKRK

PORTEX MANOMETER

Received Jun 22, 2020

Report 3012307300-2020-06124 · MDR key 10179804

Device

Generic name

Manometer, Blood-pressure, Venous

Catalog number

100-569-000

Product problems

  • Deformation Due to Compressive Stress
  • Deformation Due to Compressive Stress

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED INDICATING THAT A SMITHS MEDICAL PORTEX MANOMETER WAS REPORTED TO BE KINKING OFF AND GIVING THE WRONG PRESSURE READING. THERE WERE NO REPORTED ADVERSE EFFECTS.