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InjuryBSF

ABSORBER,CO2,CANISTER W/ HANDLE

Received Jan 14, 2025 · Event occurred Dec 18, 2024

Report 1417592-2025-00024 · MDR key 21148929

Device

Generic name

Absorber,co2,canister W/ Handle

Catalog number

DYNJAACO2CAN

Lot number

L03A-3682

Product problems

  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

Patient

NA · Unknown

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Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ACCORDING TO THE FACILITY, "ACCORDING TO ANESTHESIA THESE ABSORBERS ARE NOT REMOVING THE CO2 FROM THE ANESTHESIA CIRCUITS EFFICIENTLY AND THE PATIENT CO2 LEVELS ARE STAYING HIGH.". THE FACILITY STATED THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC EVENT REPORTED BUT AN OVERALL ISSUE WITH THE PRODUCT. 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, "ACCORDING TO ANESTHESIA THESE ABSORBERS ARE NOT REMOVING THE CO2 FROM THE ANESTHESIA CIRCUITS EFFICIENTLY AND THE PATIENT CO2 LEVELS ARE STAYING HIGH."