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AMSORB

Received Sep 2, 2005 · Event occurred Jul 28, 2005

Report MW1036522 · MDR key 746601

Device

Generic name

Absorbent Material Used In Anesthesia Machines

Manufacturer

Armstrong Med

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Product Quality Problem
  • Replace

Patient

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  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE AMSORB PRODUCT IS AN ABSORBENT USED IN OR ANESTHESIA MACHINES. THE ANESTHESIA STAFF HAS NOTED AN INCREASE IN CO2 RETENTION WITH THEIR SURGICAL PTS. PRIOR TO USE OF AMSORB THIS WAS NOT AN ISSUE. WHEN THE AMSORB ABSORBENT IS CHANGED THE CO2 RETENTION IS RESOLVED. THE MFR STATES THE MATERIAL NEEDS TO BE CHANGED EVERY 4 DAYS, WE ARE HAVING TO CHANGE THE PRODUCT CLOSE TO DAILY TO PREVENT CO2 RETENTION.