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MalfunctionCBF

HYPERBARIC CHAMBER

Received Sep 28, 2007 · Event occurred Sep 12, 2007

Report MW5003937 · MDR key 924229

Device

Generic name

Hyperbaric Chamber

Model number

3200 HYBRID

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash

Patient

YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE OF HYPERBARIC CHAMBER AROUND SEAL WHILE PATIENT WAS IN PROCESS OF DIVE. CHAMBER WAS BROUGHT UP TO NORMAL CONDITIONS WITH NO PROBLEM. SEAL WAS FOUND TO LEAK ON INSIDE OF CHAMBER.