inforMED
InjuryCBL

DRÄGERSORB 800 PLUS (5L)

Received Mar 11, 2020 · Event occurred Jan 31, 2020

Report 9611500-2020-00070 · MDR key 9817334

Device

Generic name

Absorbent, Carbon-dioxide

Model number

NA

Catalog number

MX00001

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Mechanical Jam
  • Mechanical Jam

Patient

Not reported

  • Muscular Rigidity
  • Hypoesthesia, Arm/Hand
  • Muscular Rigidity
  • Hypoesthesia, Arm/Hand

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL ON-GOING. THE RESULTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN A FOLLOW-UP REPORT.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CASE THE FRACTION OF EXPIRED CO2 INCREASED SO THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE LIME IN THE BIN WAS NECESSARY. THE NURSE REPORTEDLY WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE NEW BIN. WHILE TRYING SHE HURT HER RIGHT HAND AND RIGHT ARM. AFTER THE EVENT WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE NURSE SUFFERED FROM SEARING PAIN IN THE THUMB AND RIGHT ARM. ADDITIONALLY IT RESULTED IN PERMANENT MUSCULO-TENDON PAIN, AN INABILITY TO PERFORM SOME GESTURES INVOLVING HAND, WRIST AND RIGHT FOREARM.