MalfunctionGIO
CAPILLARY ADAPTERS
Received May 16, 2005 · Event occurred Mar 4, 2005
Report 3002807968-2005-00004 · MDR key 603669
Device
Generic name
Adaptor For Connecting Capillary Tubes
Manufacturer
Radiometer Medical ApsModel number
906-018Catalog number
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Lot number
ALL 2005
Product problems
- Bubble(s)
Patient
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- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
A SMALL PLASTIC ADAPTER IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO TRANSFER A BLOOD SAMPLE FROM A CAPILLARY TUBE TO A BLOOD GAS ANALYZER TYPE ABL5. FOLLOWING A TRANSFER THE USER NOTICED THAT THE PO2 VALUES WERE TOO HIGH AND APPROACHING THAT OF AMBIENT AIR. A BUBBLE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DISCOVERED IN THE MEASURING CHAMBER. OTHE TESTS REVEALED THAT THE INTRODUCTION OF AMBIENT AIR IS POSSIBLE WHEN USING THE ADAPTER. NO PT WAS MALTREATED.