MalfunctionKPJ

COMPRESSOR

Received Aug 25, 1997 · Event occurred Aug 3, 1997

Report MW1011935 · MDR key 115040

Device

Generic name

Compressor

Manufacturer

Kobelco Northwest

Model number

Catalog number

Lot number

Product problems

Partial Blockage
Malfunction

Patient

49 YR

Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

COMPRESSOR ON HBO CHAMBER DID NOT WORK NECESSITATING USE OF BACK-UP. PT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE TREATMENT IN A SUCCESSFUL EFFORT TO SAVE AMPUTATED FINGERS. FAILURE OF COMPRESSOR HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES OVER LAST FEW MONTHS. FAILURE SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO SLUDGE IN THE OIL LINE POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE CHILLED WATER SYSTEM.