MalfunctionBTT
FLEXICARE FL - 9000U RESPIRATORY HUMIDIFIER BASE
Received Aug 23, 2017 · Event occurred Aug 9, 2017
Report MW5071737 · MDR key 6812590
Device
Product problems
- Melted
Patient
12 YR
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST DISCOVERED VENT CIRCUIT MELTED. VENT CIRCUIT WAS CONNECTED TO THE PT AT THE TIME OF DISCOVERY. PT WAS OFF THE VENTILATOR. THE VENT CIRCUIT WAS ON THE BED. THE HEATER WAS ON BUT THE VENTILATOR WAS OFF. WE ARE UNSURE OF THIS IS DUE TO THE HUMIDIFIER OR THE CIRCUIT.