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MalfunctionCAN

OXYTOTE

Received May 1, 2024 · Event occurred Apr 8, 2024

Report 19219955 · MDR key 19219955

Device

Generic name

Regulator, Pressure, Gas Cylinder

Patient

NA · Unknown

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

NEW TANK CAME INTO THE RESPIRATORY DEPARTMENT WITH A PSI READING OF 1701. PROBLEM WITH TANKS REGULATOR. TANK WAS FLAGGED AND SENT BACK TO AERO ALLGAS (OXYGEN DISTRIBUTOR).THESE GAUGES HAVE BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE MANUFACTURER WESTERN TO BE DEFECTIVE AT UNKNOWN RATE AND ARE REPAIRING VIA THE OXYGEN DISTRIBUTOR.