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MalfunctionKDP

AMVEX VACUUM REGULATORS

Received Jan 24, 2013 · Event occurred Nov 27, 2012

Report 2938072 · MDR key 2938072

Device

Generic name

Suction Regulators

Product problems

  • Device Issue

Patient

Not reported

  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DEFECTIVE WALL SUCTION REGULATORS RESULTING IN FAULTY READINGS. REGULATORS REGISTERING EITHER BLANK OR OTHER RANDOM PRESSURE READING WHEN THE UNIT WAS EITHER TURNED OFF AND/OR DISCONNECTED FROM WALL SUCTION.