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MalfunctionKDP

VACUUM REGULATOR

Received Jun 5, 2014 · Event occurred Jun 2, 2014

Report MW5036480 · MDR key 3866631

Device

Generic name

Vacuum Regulator

Manufacturer

Amvex Corp.

Product problems

  • Suction Problem
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

43 YR

  • Nausea

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

REGULATOR FAILED TO PROVIDE AND DID NOT REGISTER ACCURATE SUCTION. PATIENT DID HAVE AN INCREASE IN NAUSEA PRIOR TO EQUIPMENT CHANGE, NO INJURY NOTED.