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VITAL SIGNS® ADULT ANESTHESIA BREATHING CIRCUIT

Received Nov 8, 2021 · Event occurred May 29, 2021

Report 8030673-2021-00215 · MDR key 12776024

Device

Generic name

Ventilator, Emergency, Manual (resuscitator)

Manufacturer

Vyaire Medical

Catalog number

A4UX2044

Lot number

NOT PROVIDED

Product problems

  • Material Puncture/Hole
  • Material Puncture/Hole

Patient

Unknown

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). AT THIS TIME, THE SUSPECT DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THEREFORE, ROOT CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED YET. 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 FILE THE REGULATORY REPORT UNDER UF REPORT# (B)(4). REPORTING AN ISSUE ON A4UX2044 VITAL SIGNS® ADULT ANESTHESIA BREATHING CIRCUIT WITH A SMALL HOLE IN THE SEAM AT THE END OF THE BAG. THERE IS NO INFORMATION ON PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, HOWEVER, THE ISSUE OCCURRED IN THE OPERATING ROOM.