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MalfunctionBTC

PORTEX GENERAL ANESTHESIA BAG

Received Jan 19, 2024 · Event occurred Dec 1, 2023

Report 9617604-2024-00062 · MDR key 18544389

Device

Generic name

Bag, Reservoir

Catalog number

670002

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Device Damaged Prior to Use
  • Device Damaged Prior to Use

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

H3 AND H6 - EVALUATION CODES: UPDATED. DEVICE EVALUATION: ONE DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. THE BROKEN BAG WAS CONFIRMED.. ROOT CAUSE WAS NOT ESTABLISHED. THIS ISSUE WILL CONTINUE TO BE MONITORED AND FURTHER ACTIONS TAKEN ACCORDINGLY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

B3. DATE OF EVENT: MONTH AND YEAR OF EVENT HAVE BEEN PROVIDED, BUT DAY IS UNKNOWN. REPORTER PHONE: (B)(6).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BAG WAS DAMAGED AND CONFIRMED TO BE DAMAGED PRIOR TO USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO PATIENT HARM/ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.