InjuryKDP

AIRCO

Received Feb 17, 1998 · Event occurred Jan 29, 1998

Report 149193 · MDR key 149193

Device

Generic name

Continuous 3 Mode Suction Device

Manufacturer

Ohmeda

Model number

Catalog number

Lot number

Product problems

Suction Problem

Patient

78 YR

Aspiration/Inhalation
Vomiting
Low Oxygen Saturation

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT FOUND TO HAVE SEVERE RHONCHI, VOMITTING BROWN, HEME PLUS EMESIS, ALSO SUCTIONING SOME FROM NASAL TRUMPET. VACUUM REGULATOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY. NG STOPPED UP. SETS 85-88%, AFTER NG FLUSHED. HOOKED BACK UP TO DESCRIBED REGULATOR WITH NO SUCTION RETURN. REGULATOR CHANGED AND IMMEDIATELY GOT 600CC NC DRAINAGE RETURNED. CONTINUED WITH BREATHING TREATMENT, PT PLACED ON VENT AT 10:45 AM.