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MalfunctionBSZ

PERSEUS A500

Received Oct 23, 2025 · Event occurred Sep 5, 2025

Report 23366302 · MDR key 23366302

Device

Generic name

Gas-machine, Anesthesia

Product problems

  • Pumping Stopped
  • Protective Measures Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IN OR DURING GENERAL ANESTHETIC CASE, MY ETCO2 [END-TIDAL CARBON DIOXIDE] MONITORING STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CASE. A NEW GAS LINE AND WATER TRAP WERE REPLACED WHICH DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. [REDACTED] CAME TO ASSESS AND CALLED BIOMED. DETERMINED PROBABLE GAS BENCH FAILURE. MACHINE SWITCHED OUT AND BROUGHT TO BIOMED.