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INGAGE REGULATOR

Received Jun 2, 2003 · Event occurred May 13, 2003

Report 1832475-2003-00001 · MDR key 464910

Device

Generic name

Oxygen Regulator

Manufacturer

Flotec, Inc.

Model number

DR820-600

Catalog number

INGAGE REGULATOR

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Display or Visual Feedback Problem
  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

Patient

*

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

REGULATOR PRESSIVE GAUGE INDICATED THAT CYLINDER TANK HAD USABLE QUANTITY OF OXYGEN. WHEN IN FACT GAUGE WAS NOT RESET TO ZERO PRIOR THAT ATTACHED TO CYLINDER AND VENT. REGULATOR DID NOT FLOW OXYGEN BECAUSE CYLINDER WAS EMPTY. SALES REP MADE CALL AND RETRAINED AND INSERVICED USERS ON PROPER USE. REGULATOR WAS RESET AND PUT BACK IN SERVICE.

Remedial action

  • Other