MalfunctionKDP
OHMEDA INTERMITTENT SUCTION UNIT
Received Aug 5, 2011 · Event occurred Aug 2, 2011
Report MW5021681 · MDR key 2202194
Device
Generic name
Regulator
Manufacturer
Ohmeda MedicalProduct problems
- Increase in Suction
Patient
8 DA
- Irritation
- Blood Loss
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
RN CHECKED REGULATOR ON SUCTIONING DEVICE PRIOR TO SUCTIONING INFANT. SETTING WAS TO BE NO HIGHER THAN 60. REGULATOR AT THAT TIME WAS AT THE CORRECT SETTING. RN BEGAN ETT SUCTIONING AND NOTICED BRIGHT RED BLOOD. SHE DISCONTINUED USE AND CHECKED THE SETTING ON THE SUCTION DEVICE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SUCTIONING REGULATOR HAD JUMPED TO FULL VAC.