MalfunctionNFB
EPOD CONSERVING DEVICE
Received Sep 5, 2012 · Event occurred Aug 10, 2012
Report 1040777-2012-00020 · MDR key 2742047
Device
Product problems
- Fire
Patient
Not reported
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFO ALLEGING AN EPOD OXYGEN CONSERVING DEVICE SPARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE OXYGEN CYLINDER WAS BEING EMPTIED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PT HARM OR INJURY. THE DEVICE HAS YET TO BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.