MalfunctionCCC
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Received Oct 10, 1997 · Event occurred Sep 18, 1997
Report MW1012341 · MDR key 127927
Device
Product problems
- Device Issue
Patient
55 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
CO2 MONITOR NEEDED TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING ET TUBE PLACEMENT DURING EMERGENCY INTUBATION. MONITOR DID NOT WORK. PROPER TUBE PLACEMENT DETERMINED BY AUSCULATION OF BREATH SOUNDS. NO HARM TO PT, BUT EVALUATION NOT OPTIMAL. MONITOR SENT TO BIOENGINEERING FOR EVALUATION.