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MalfunctionCAI

PORTEX ANESTHESIA BREATHING CIRCUIT

Received Jul 13, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 1, 2025

Report 3012307300-2026-07367 · MDR key 25802585

Device

Generic name

Circuit, Breathing (w Connector, Adaptor, Y Piece)

Catalog number

C45101340-NLJ

Lot number

6009286

Product problems

  • Gas/Air Leak

Patient

Not reported

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT A LEAK ALARM WAS DETECTED DURING PRE-USE CHECK. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR ADVERSE EVENTS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ONE SAMPLE WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED, DURING WHICH A CUT/TEAR WAS OBSERVED ON THE BAG. THE ISSUE REPORTED BY THE COMPLAINANT WAS CONFIRMED. THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE TEAR IS UNKNOWN.