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MalfunctionBTM

AIRFLOW

Received Oct 14, 2019

Report 1314417-2019-00057 · MDR key 9186863

Device

Generic name

Resus Bag

Model number

AF1140MB-N

Product problems

  • Device Misassembled During Manufacturing /Shipping

Patient

Not reported

  • No Patient Involvement
  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

BASED ON THE PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER OF THE NEW GCES MEDIVITAL VALVE AND THE EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE INDICATES THERE WERE NO DEFECTS WITH THE RESUSCITATION BAGS, THE DEVICE FUNCTIONED AS INTENDED. ON THE GCE MEDIVITAL VALVE, THERE IS A GREY RIDGE OR LIP ON THE VALVE THAT PREVENTS THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR FROM MAKING A CONNECTION. THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE NEW GCE MEDIVITAL VALVE. THE END CONNECTOR COMPLIES WITH BS EN 13544-2 RESPIRATOR THERAPY EQUIPMENT - PART 2: TUBING AND CONNECTORS.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER ALLEGES THAT "AIRFLOW BAG TUBING CONNECTOR COMING UNATTACHED FROM THE OXYGEN TANK." NO OTHER DETAILS WERE PROVIDED.