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MalfunctionCAT

DUAL ADULT NASAL CANNULA 2.1M

Received Jul 5, 2024 · Event occurred Jun 4, 2024

Report 3006061749-2024-00026 · MDR key 19679697

Device

Generic name

Nasal Cannula

Catalog number

032-10-124U

Product problems

  • Infusion or Flow Problem
  • Infusion or Flow Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

EVENT AS DESCRIBED BY COMPLAINANT: 'WHEN USING AN ORAL AIRWAY, THE O2 DELIVERY PORTION IS NOT DELIVERING ENOUGH O2 THROUGH THE AIRWAY. AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE ANESTHESIA PROVIDER, HE SAID THAT THE PATIENTS ARE DE-SATING WHEN THEY ARE IN DEEP ANESTHESIA. THE PROVIDERS ARE HAVING TO USE NONREBREATHER MASKS OR PUT THE MASK FROM THE ANESTHESIA CIRCUIT OVER THE PATIENTS MOUTH WITH THE O2 CANNULA IN THE MOUTH OR ORAL AIRWAY TO GET THEIR SATS UP'

Remedial action

  • Replace