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DeathKDP

INTERMITTENT SUCTION UNIT

Received Jan 17, 1997 · Event occurred Jan 3, 1997

Report 63582 · MDR key 63582

Device

Generic name

Suction Regulator

Manufacturer

Ohmeda

Model number

ISU

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Device Inoperable

Patient

80 YR

  • Bleeding
  • Suffocation
  • Choking

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT CHOKING ON ORAL SECRETIONS. STAFF UNABLE TO GET WALL SUCTION REGULATOR TO FUNCTION. PT EXPIRED.