OtherGYE
DATASCOPE
Received Jun 10, 2005 · Event occurred May 19, 2005
Report 617280 · MDR key 617280
Device
Generic name
Cardiac Telemetry
Manufacturer
Datascope CorporationModel number
UNKCatalog number
UNK
Lot number
UNK
Product problems
- Device Displays Incorrect Message
Patient
52 YR
- Missed Dose
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE DATASCOPE TELEMETRY MONITORS WERE SWITCHED ON PATIENTS IN ROOM FOR 14 HOURS. THE ERROR WAS DISCOVERED WHEN ONE OF THE PATIENTS WAS DISCHARGED. THE MONITOR STRIP SHOWED FLUTTER FOR A PATIENT IN NORMAL SINUS AND VICE VERSA. THE PATIENT WITH FLUTTER DID NOT RECEIVE ANY TREATMENT. THE CARDIOLOGIST WAS MADE AWARE MONITORS WERE SWITCHED ON PATIENTS AND THE CORRECT READINGS WERE PROVIDED. THERE WAS NO HARM NOTED TO PATIENT.