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BOC GASES

Received Feb 26, 2004 · Event occurred Feb 19, 2004

Report MW1031374 · MDR key 515829

Device

Generic name

Ecylinder

Manufacturer

Boc Gases

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

970E12

Product problems

  • Device Issue

Patient

*

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THERE WAS A SUDDEN FAILURE OF AN E-CYLN OF CALIBRATION GAS (UNOPENED). THE CYLINDER HAD A HIGH PRESSURE LEAK AT THE POINT WHERE THE "POST" ENTERS THE BODY OF THE TANK. THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF RUST IN THE AREA.