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InjuryCBL

MEDISORB¿ MULTI-ABSORBER ORIGINAL, DISPOSABLE

Received Sep 15, 2021 · Event occurred Aug 2, 2021

Report 3002807637-2021-00024 · MDR key 12475903

Device

Generic name

Absorbent, Carbon-dioxide

Catalog number

M1173310

Lot number

LO3A-1219

Product problems

  • Mechanical Problem
  • Mechanical Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

NO SAMPLE NOR PICTURES AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THE SAMPLE WAS DISCARDED. THEREFORE, THE ROOT CAUSE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. VYAIRE MEDICAL WILL SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 21 CFR SECTION 803.56 IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE MEDISORB¿ MULTI-ABSORBER ORIGINAL, DISPOSABLE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF MECHANICAL VENTILATION DURING A CASE. AS AN INTERVENTION, THEY MANUALLY VENTILATED THE PATIENT WHILE THEY SWAPPED THE MACHINE. THE CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.