InjuryCAP
HUDSON/RCI
Received Apr 18, 2000 · Event occurred Mar 6, 2000
Report MW1018707 · MDR key 274417
Device
Generic name
Alarm/vent Pressure
Manufacturer
Hudson Respiratory Care, Inc.Model number
5620Catalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Device Alarm System
Patient
59 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE PT WAS CONNECTED TO A VENTILATOR CONTAINING ITS OWN ALARM. THIS VENTILATOR WAS ALSO CONNECTED TO A REMOTE ALARM. THIS REMOTE ALARM WAS MOUNTED ON A SHELF OUTSIDE OF THE PT'S ROOM NEXT TO THE DOOR. THE PT BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE VENTILATOR. THE VENTILATOR ALARM ON THE MACHINE WENT OFF, BUT THE REMOTE ALARM FAILED TO ALARM. 3/6/00 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE WAS COMPLETED BY THE HOSP BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING DEPT. THEY FOUND THE ALARM TO BE IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION WITH NO PROBLEMS NOTED.