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MalfunctionCBL

AMSORB PLUS

Received Aug 1, 2016 · Event occurred Jul 11, 2016

Report 5837278 · MDR key 5837278

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Product code (CBL)
Manufacturer (Armstrong Medical Ltd.)

Device

Generic name

Absorbent, Carbon-dioxide

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

USING NEW AMSORB CANNISTERS OF ANESTHESIA ABSORBANT. MULTIPLE PROVIDERS HAVE REPORTED DIFFICULTY USING THE CANNISTERS OF ABSORBANT IN THE DRAGER APOLLOA ANESTHESIA MACHINE ABSORBANT HOLDER. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR DISPOSABLE ANESTHESIA ABSORBANT CANNISTER, AMSORG (PER SITE REPORTER): TOOK INFO, WILL LOOK INTO IT.