inforMED
MalfunctionCBF

VARIOUS

Received Aug 21, 2004 · Event occurred Jul 1, 2004

Report MW1033351 · MDR key 555893

Device

Generic name

Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber

Manufacturer

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Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Nonstandard Device

Patient

64 YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

RPTR WANTS TO KNOW THE FDA'S POSITION ON HBOT - HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY. MANY PHYSICIANS AND TREATMENT FACILITIES SAY IT IS QUACKERY, OTHERS SAY IT IS "GOD'S LATEST GIFT TO MEDICINE."