AIRBORNE LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES
Received Jul 30, 1997 · Event occurred May 8, 1997
Report MW1011790 · MDR key 109481
Device
Generic name
Neonatal Transporter
Manufacturer
International Biomedical, Inc.Model number
220HCatalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Design/structure problem
Patient
4 DAY
- Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
A 33 WEEK PREMATURE INFANT ARRESTED DURING NEONATAL TRANSPORT. ARREST MGMT/RESUSCITATION IMPEDED BY DEVICE DESIGN. IV LINES RUN THROUGH GROMNETS SO COULDN'T EASILY REMOVE TOP OF TRANSPORTER FOR ACCESS TO INFANT. REQUIRED THIRD PROVIDER TO HOLD TOP UP SO RN'S COULD GET TO BABY. THIS DID NOT IMPACT THE OUTCOME, HOWEVER, MADE CARE VERY DIFFICULT.