InjuryCAP
CM5000SC
Received Oct 14, 1993 · Event occurred Jul 6, 1993
Report 1317346-1993-00001 · MDR key 10874
Device
Generic name
Airway Pressure Monitor
Manufacturer
Canadian Monaghan LimitedModel number
CM5000 SCCatalog number
900-50SC-001
Lot number
N/A
Product problems
- Device Alarm System
Patient
NA
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
WHEN THE MONITOR WAS BEING SET-UP IT WOULD NOT; THENEEDLE ON THE GAUGE WAS NOT MOVING. WHEN THE UNIT WAS TESTED IN BIOMED (PRIOR TO BEING INSTALLED INTO A VENTILLATOR PATIENT SYSTEM) THE NEEDLE WOULD MOVE IRRATICALLY. THE UNIT DID NOT SOUND AN INADVERTENT OFF ALARM. THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL HAS A PROCEDURE FOR THE TESTING OF THE UNIT PRIOR TO USE.