MalfunctionBXY
LOW RANGE FLOWMETER
Received Nov 9, 2015 · Event occurred Aug 5, 2014
Report 5210377 · MDR key 5210377
Device
Generic name
Flowmeter, Calibration, Gas
Manufacturer
Respironics Novametrix, LlcModel number
KIT NO. 537-1Catalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected
Patient
0 YR
- Hypoxia
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT IS GETTING OXYGEN EQUIPMENT FROM A HOME CARE MEDICAL AND RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT PROVIDER. THE PARENTS ARE REPORTING THAT THE HUMIDIFICATION BUBBLE MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED WATER TO GET INTO THE NASAL CANNULA TUBING AND THEN FROM THERE INTO THE NASAL/ORAL PHARYNX. THIS CAUSED THE PATIENT TO HAVE TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE SHE PRESENTED WITH HYPOXIA. THE ATTENDING DOCTOR WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THAT EQUIPMENT PICKED UP AND BROUGHT INTO THE HOSPITAL FOR INSPECTION.