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MalfunctionONZ

MECHANICAL VENTILATOR

Received Apr 12, 2017 · Event occurred Mar 10, 2017

Report MW5069090 · MDR key 6493071

Device

Generic name

Mechanical Ventilator

Model number

SERVO-I

Product problems

  • Device Emits Odor
  • Device Displays Incorrect Message

Patient

81 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT'S VENT WAS ALARMING AND A UNUSUAL SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE VENT. VENT WAS RUNNING ON BACK UP BATTERY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS PLUGGED INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. VENT WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN OUT AND A NEW ONE WAS REPLACED. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED AND IS SAFE.