NELLCOR PULSE OXIMETER PROBE
Received Jun 19, 2026 · Event occurred May 13, 2026
Report 3032391-2026-00037 · MDR key 25568360
Device
Product problems
- Mechanical Problem
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE O2 SENSORS ARE NOT AS STICKY AS THE ORIGINAL ONES ARE. WE ARE HAVING TO USE AT LEAST 2 SENSORS ON EACH PATIENT BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT STICKY. THEY HAVE TRIED WRAPPING WITH COBAN BUT EVENTUALLY THAT DOESN'T HELP AND SINCE IT STOPS STICKING IT DOESN'T HAVE AN ACCURATE READ AND THEY HAVE TO USE ANOTHER ONE. 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, THE O2 SENSORS ARE NOT AS STICKY AS THE ORIGINAL ONES ARE. WE ARE HAVING TO USE AT LEAST 2 SENSORS ON EACH PATIENT BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT STICKY. THEY HAVE TRIED WRAPPING WITH COBAN BUT EVENTUALLY THAT DOESN'T HELP AND SINCE IT STOPS STICKING IT DOESN'T HAVE AN ACCURATE READ AND THEY HAVE TO USE ANOTHER ONE,