FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

BI-LEVEL CPAP SYSTEM

MDR report key: 1007028 · Received March 3, 2008

Report

Report Number
MW5005763
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 3, 2008
Report Date
March 3, 2008
Manufacturer
FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE, INC.
Product Code
BZD
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
CA, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

SINGLE USE FULL FACE BIPAP MASKS MADE BY FISHER AND PAYKEL LOT #070730 HAS A MASK LINING THAT DETACHES FROM THE MASK BASE RENDERING, IT IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN VOLUMES TO THE PT. NUMEROUS NEAR MISS PT EVENTS MADE IT NECESSARY TO PULL PRODUCT LINE OUT OF OUR HOSPITAL DISTRICT. IT WAS ALSO DECIDED BY THE PRODUCT SAFETY COMMITTEE AT VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMS BASED TO REPORT PRODUCT DEFECT TO THE FDA. THE INEFFECTIVE SEAL CAUSED A GROSS LEAK THAT MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAFELY VENTILATE THE PT. DATES OF USE: 2007 - 2008. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: PTS WITH IMPENDING RESPIRATORY FAILURE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 BI-LEVEL CPAP SYSTEM BIPAP MASK BZD FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE, INC. RT040S 070730

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 YR