InjuryNFB
EASYPULSES
Received Nov 9, 2017 · Event occurred Nov 7, 2017
Report MW5073190 · MDR key 7013451
Device
Generic name
Easypulses
Manufacturer
Precision MedicalProduct problems
- Defective Component
- Inaccurate Delivery
Patient
68 YR
- Overdose
- Overdose
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
I'M ON SUPPORT OXYGEN DUE TO COPD. O2 IS SUPPLIED FROM AN O2 BOTTLE THRU A VALVE MADE BY PRECISION MEDICAL. THE VALVE IN QUESTION IS EASYPULSES. THIS VALVE IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND I ALMOST DID NOT RECOVER FROM LACK OF CORRECT SUPPLY. VALVE NO LONGER PULSES OXYGEN AND GAVE ME TOO MUCH. I CALLED COMPANY AND THEY WERE RUDE AND UNCARING. I BELIEVE THE COMPANY HAS UPGRADED THEIR VALVE BUT NEVER LET THE SUPPLIER OR CONSUMER KNOW THAT IT HAS A DEFECT.