MalfunctionCAL

C-MAC VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE

Received Apr 11, 2016 · Event occurred Jul 20, 2015

Report 5567219 · MDR key 5567219

Device

Generic name

Laryngoscope, Non-rigid

Manufacturer

Karl Storz Endoscopy-america, Inc.

Product problems

Kinked

Patient

57 YR

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE. USING THE MAC #3, THE VIDEO CABLE KINKS WHEN GOING INTO THE PLASTIC COVER AND DOES NOT WORK WELL. IF THE MAC #4 IS USED, IT IS COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTED.