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DeathKDP

INTERMITTENT SUCTION UNIT

Received Feb 7, 1997 · Event occurred Jan 3, 1997

Report 1121732-1997-00001 · MDR key 67656

Device

Generic name

Vacuum Regulator

Manufacturer

Ohmeda

Model number

NA

Catalog number

6701-1251-901

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Device Inoperable

Patient

80 YR

  • Bleeding
  • Suffocation
  • Choking

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHEN A PT WAS CHOKING ON ORAL SECRETIONS, THE HOSP PERSONNEL WAS UNABLE TO GET THE SUBJECT DEVICE TO FUNCTION. THE PT EXPIRED.