SENSOR, LNCS, ADULT
Received Oct 30, 2024 · Event occurred Sep 19, 2024
Report 3032391-2024-00008 · MDR key 20566693
Device
Product problems
- Inaccurate Information
- Inaccurate Information
Patient
74 YR · Female
- Low Oxygen Saturation
- Low Oxygen Saturation
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
ACCORDING TO THE FACILITY ON 9/19, "STAFF HAVE TO OPEN MULTIPLE PACKAGES FOR ONE PATIENT TO GET AN ACCURATE READING". OXYGEN WAS INCREASED TO BRING O2 SATS UP AND THE PATIENT WAS PLACED ON A OXYMASK. THE PULSE OX WAS SWITCHED TO A REUSABLE FINGER CLIP. THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE MONITORED. THERE WAS NO SERIOUS INJURY AND THE PATIENT WAS DISCHARGED HOME PER ROUTINE DISCHARGE ORDERS. A SAMPLE IS AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED EVENT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SERIOUS INJURY IF IT WERE TO OCCUR. IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED. IF ANY FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION IS IDENTIFIED OR OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Description of Event or Problem
ACCORDING TO THE FACILITY ON 9/19, "STAFF HAVE TO OPEN MULTIPLE PACKAGES FOR ONE PATIENT TO GET AN ACCURATE READING". OXYGEN WAS INCREASED TO BRING O2 SATS UP AND THE PATIENT WAS PLACED ON A OXYMASK.