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MalfunctionBZM

MEDGRAPHICS PFDX

Received Dec 23, 1998 · Event occurred Aug 19, 1998

Report MW1015286 · MDR key 203476

Device

Generic name

Pulmonary Function Test Equipment

Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Valve(s), defective

Patient

28 YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING A COMPLETE PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST, THE DEMAND VALVE MALFUNCTIONED, ALLOWING TANK PRESSURE TO BE DELIVERED TO PT.