FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

O2 FLOWMETER

MDR report key: 11093 · Received January 28, 1994

Report

Report Number
MW1000512
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
January 28, 1994
Manufacturer
TIMETER INSTRUMENT CORP.
Product Code
CAX
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
TX, US
Reporter Occupation
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

A OXYGEN FLOWMETER WAS BEING USED ON A BLENDER. THE FLOWMETER BLEW APART (THORPE TUBE SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE FLOWMETER). IT WAS BEING USED AS INTENDED, CONNECTED TO A 50 PSI GAS SOURCE. IT WAS BEING USED IN A PT'S ROOM BUT NOBODY WAS INJURED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 O2 FLOWMETER CAX TIMETER INSTRUMENT CORP. M0-15 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 6 MO Other