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MalfunctionKDP

OHMEDA CONTINUOUS SUCTION REGULATOR

Received Oct 6, 2000 · Event occurred Sep 12, 2000

Report 1121732-2000-00006 · MDR key 299242

Device

Generic name

Suction Regulator

Manufacturer

Ohmeda Medical

Model number

NA

Catalog number

6707-1225-901

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)

Patient

NA

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT A TWO MODE REGULATOR WAS SWITCHED TO THE "FULL VACUUM" POSITION, WHICH NORMALLY IS NOT POSSIBLE ON THIS PRODUCT. THERE WAS NO PT INVOLVEMENT, AS THE REGULATOR HAD NOT BEEN PUT INTO USE.

Remedial action

  • Recall