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MalfunctionBTM

VITAL SIGNS

Received Oct 3, 2025 · Event occurred Aug 29, 2025

Report 1314417-2025-00076 · MDR key 23216324

Device

Generic name

Vital Sign Adult Anesthesia Breathing Circuit

Model number

A4FX2004

Catalog number

A4FX2004

Lot number

0004325911

Product problems

  • Material Integrity Problem
  • Material Split, Cut or Torn
  • Material Integrity Problem
  • Material Split, Cut or Torn

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE PRODUCT INVOLVED IN THE REPORT HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD IS IN-PROGRESS. ALL INFORMATION REASONABLY KNOWN AS OF 03 OCT 2025 HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE HEALTH AUTHORITY REPORT. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE OBTAINED A FOLLOW-UP HEALTH AUTHORITY REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY AIRLIFE. REPRESENTS ALL OF THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT/REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO AIRLIFE. AIRLIFE HAS NO INDEPENDENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE EVENT REPORTED BUT IS RELAYING THE INFORMATION THAT WAS PROVIDED BY THE USER FACILITY WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THIS PRODUCT INCIDENT IS DOCUMENTED IN THE AIRLIFE COMPLAINT DATABASE AND IS IDENTIFIED AS COMPLAINT (B)(4). THIS INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO 21CFR803, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTING REQUIREMENT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE AN ADMISSION THAT A AIRLIFE PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE OR CAUSES SERIOUS INJURY. THE COMPLAINT OF "DETACHED" REGARDING PART A4FX2004 WAS NOT CONFIRMED. THE ROOT CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. A RISK ASSESSMENT WAS PERFORMED, AND THE ULTIMATE RISK WAS DETERMINED TO BE LOW WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE ESCALATION TO THE CAPA REVIEW BOARD. THERE HAVE BEEN 0 OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME PART AND A SIMILAR ISSUE WITHIN THE 24 MONTHS PRECEDING THIS REPORTED EVENT.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CIRCUIT HAS DETACHED AT THE Y/CIRCUIT MULTIPLE TIMES.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CIRCUIT HAS DETACHED AT THE Y/CIRCUIT MULTIPLE TIMES.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE PRODUCT INVOLVED IN THE REPORT HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD IS IN-PROGRESS ALL INFORMATION REASONABLY KNOWN AS OF 03 OCT 2025 HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE HEALTH AUTHORITY REPORT. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE OBTAINED A FOLLOW-UP HEALTH AUTHORITY REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY AIRLIFE. REPRESENTS ALL OF THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT/REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO AIRLIFE. AIRLIFE HAS NO INDEPENDENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE EVENT REPORTED BUT IS RELAYING THE INFORMATION THAT WAS PROVIDED BY THE USER FACILITY WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THIS PRODUCT INCIDENT IS DOCUMENTED IN THE AIRLIFE COMPLAINT DATABASE AND IS IDENTIFIED AS (B)(4). THIS INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO 21CFR803, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTING REQUIREMENT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE AN ADMISSION THAT A AIRLIFE PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE OR CAUSES SERIOUS INJURY.