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InjuryBTC

VENTSTAR HELIX

Received Jan 17, 2019 · Event occurred Jan 4, 2019

Report 9611500-2019-00014 · MDR key 8256214

Device

Generic name

Breathing Hose, Disposable

Model number

NA

Catalog number

MP02607

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Crack

Patient

Not reported

  • Bradycardia
  • Cardiopulmonary Arrest
  • Bradycardia
  • Cardiopulmonary Arrest

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS CASE HAS BEEN REPORTED WRONGLY TO THE FDA. THE AFFECTED BREATHING HOSE DOES NOT HAVE A US APPROVAL.

Description of Event or Problem

PLEASE REFER TO THE INITIAL-REPORT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE INVESTIGATION HAS JUST STARTED; RESULTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN A FOLLOW UP-REPORT.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE BREATHING CIRCUIT. THE PATIENT DEVELOPED DESATURATION FOLLOWED BY BRADYCARDIA AND CARDIAC ARREST. CPR WAS DONE AND PATIENT REVIVED.