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MalfunctionCAP

CAPNOSTAT

Received Oct 16, 2003 · Event occurred Aug 30, 2003

Report MW1029871 · MDR key 492283

Device

Generic name

Monitor

Manufacturer

Zoll

Model number

*

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Unable to Obtain Readings
  • Replace
  • Device Issue

Patient

20 YR

  • Therapy/non-surgical treatment, aborted/stopped

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ETC02 DETECTOR DID NOT FUNCTION ON A INTUBATED PT. NO WAVE FORM PRESENT. NO ETC02 READING PRESENT. VERIFICATION DONE PER PROTOCOL. ETC02 PULLLED FROM SERVICE AND DURING EQUIPMENT CHECK WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE EVENTS. THE ADAPTER WAS SENT TO INTERNAL BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING DEPT. NEW CAPNOSTAT SENT TO USER AND NO FURTHER PROBLEMS REPORTED.