inforMED
CBL

BARALYME CARBON MONOXIDE

Received Oct 30, 1996 · Event occurred Oct 14, 1996

Report 1924066-1996-90005 · MDR key 46615

Device

Generic name

Co2 Absorbent Device

Model number

44-01-0006

Catalog number

44-01-0006

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Filter
  • Filter, inadequate
  • Inadequate Filtration Process

Patient

38 YR

  • Respiratory arrest
  • Brain damage
  • Respiratory Failure

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE UNDERGOING SURGERY, PT DEVELOPED HIGH CO LEVEL OF 49. THE MACHINE HAD NOT BEEN USED FOR ABOUT 48 HRS. PT WAS NOT INJURED. ANESTHESIA MACHINE WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. IT IS INTERACTION HIGH CO LEVEL WAS THE RESULT OF AN INTERACTION BETWEEN BARALYME AND DESFLURANE.