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MONOPLACE HYPERBARIC OXYGEN

Received Jan 29, 2016 · Event occurred Dec 23, 2015

Report 2020676-2016-00002 · MDR key 5409797

Device

Generic name

Hyperbaric Chamber

Model number

21762

Catalog number

21762

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • Pain
  • Pain

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

REPORTED EVENT IS STILL PENDING EVALUATION.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING (HBOT) A ROUTINE HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY PATIENT TURNED ON HER SIDE WHILE IN THE CHAMBER AND THE BACKREST COLLAPSED TO FLAT POSITION. PATIENT STATED THAT SHE WAS NOT HURT AND CHOSE TO CONTINUE THERAPY. REPORTEDLY AT THE END OF THE THERAPY PATIENT STATED SHARP MID BACK AND SHOULDER PAIN. PATIENT WAS TREATED IN THE DEPARTMENT AND SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSFERRED TO ER FOR REVIEW.