MEDIVITOP
Received May 16, 2025 · Event occurred Feb 1, 2025
Report 3003207908-2025-00001 · MDR key 22035204
Device
Generic name
Vipr
Manufacturer
Gce, S.r.o.Product problems
- No Apparent Adverse Event
- No Apparent Adverse Event
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
MIDLANDS AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY REPORTED TO MHRA - MEDICINES & HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY, UNITED KINGDOM: PATIENT WAS ANAESTHETISED, VENTILATED AND TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL BY AIR. THE FLIGHT WAS APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. PRIOR TO TAKE OFF THE CYLINDER WAS CHANGED TO A FULL ONE, THEREFORE, THE QUANTITY OF OXYGEN AVAILABLE IN THE CYLINDER SHOULD HAVE SUFFICIENT. ON ARRIVAL AT HOSPITAL AND WHEN TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT FROM THE AIRCRAFT TO THE RESUSROOM (APPROX 30 METRES) THE VENTILATOR ALARMED AND THE CYLINDER WAS IDENTIFIED AS EMPTY.
Description of Event or Problem
(B)(6) REPORTED TO MHRA - MEDICINES & HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY, UNITED KINGDOM: PATIENT WAS ANAESTHETISED, VENTILATED AND TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL BY AIR. THE FLIGHT WAS APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. PRIOR TO TAKE OFF THE CYLINDER WAS CHANGED TO A FULL ONE, THEREFORE THE QUANTITY OF OXYGEN AVAILABLE IN THE CYLINDER SHOULD HAVE SUFFICIENT. ON ARRIVAL AT HOSPITAL AND WHEN TRANSFERRING THE PATIENT FROM THE AIRCRAFT TO THE RESUSROOM (APPROX 30 METRES) THE VENTILATOR ALARMED AND THE CYLINDER WAS IDENTIFIED AS EMPTY.
Remedial action
- Modification/Adjustment