DeathMOD
UNK
Received Dec 31, 1996 · Event occurred Dec 20, 1996
Report 65270 · MDR key 65270
Device
Product problems
- Cable break
Patient
67 YR
- Cardiopulmonary Arrest
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
VENTILATOR DISCONNECT ALARM ACTIVITED, HOWEVER EXTERNAL ALARM TO LIGHT OUTSIDE PT ROOM AND TO NURSING STATION DID NOT ALARM. FOUND CABLE TO EXTERNAL ALARM TO BE SEVERED OR SEPARATED FROM PLUG. PT CODED AND SURVIVED WITH DECREASED MENTAL STATUS. PT EXPIRED 12/23/96 AFTER MASSIVE GI BLEED.