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MalfunctionNLF

NELLCOR PULSE OXIMETER

Received Jun 11, 2026 · Event occurred May 5, 2026

Report 3032391-2026-00032 · MDR key 25480798

Device

Generic name

Sensor, Lncs, Neonatal

Manufacturer

Medline Renewal

Catalog number

MAXNRH

Lot number

202131

Product problems

  • Material Deformation

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO MORE CLINICS RECEIVED DAMAGED SENSORS. UPON RECEIVING SHIPMENT, SENSORS WERE CHECKED OVER AND SET ASIDE WHEN A 9-PIN CONNECTOR WOULD NOT ATTACH TO VITALS CART DUE TO MALFORMATION. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR FOLLOW UP CARE. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED EVENT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SERIOUS INJURY IF IT WERE TO OCCUR AGAIN. IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS IS A REPORTABLE EVENT. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE THIS REPORT WILL BE REOPENED AND REEVALUATED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT, TWO MORE CLINICS RECEIVED DAMAGED SENSORS. UPON RECEIVING SHIPMENT, SENSORS WERE CHECKED OVER AND SET ASIDE WHEN A 9-PIN CONNECTOR WOULD NOT ATTACH TO VITALS CART DUE TO MALFORMATION.