HAMILTON MEDICAL AG
Report
- Report Number
- 3001421318-2023-22497
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- September 6, 2023
- Date of Event
- May 12, 2021
- Report Date
- September 6, 2023
- Manufacturer
- HAMILTON MEDICAL AG
- Product Code
- CBK
- UDI-DI
- 00730002856789
- PMA / PMN Number
- K181216
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- JA
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THIS ISSUE IS DEEMED A REPORTABLE EVENT SINCE THE MALFUNCTION OXYGEN SUPPLY FAILED, CAN LEAD TO A DELAY IN THE THERAPY SINCE THE VENTILATOR CANNOT BE USED. A NEW VENTILATOR NEEDS TO BE PREPARED. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE VENTILATOR WAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE O2 MIXER VALVE NOT OPENING. (MECHANICALLY JAMMED DUE STORAGE OF THE DEVICE FOR A LONG PERIOD BEFORE USAGE). WITHIN THIS INVESTIGATION IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED TO MEET ITS SPECIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT WHILE THE VENTILATOR WAS PREPARED TO BE USED FOR TREATMENT OR DIAGNOSIS (PREOP CHECK). THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR USER HARM. THE ALLEGATION IN THIS COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED TO BE A COMPLAINT. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION OR CORRECTION WILL BE PERFORMED EXCEPT THOSE MENTIONED ABOVE. IN FUTURE HAMILTON MEDICAL AG WILL REPORT AN EVENT SIMILAR TO THIS ISSUE AS IT WILL BE DEEMED A REPORTABLE EVENT.
WE RECEIVED A REQUEST THAT THE "OXYGEN SUPPLY FAILED" SOMETIMES OCCURS. I TOOK IT IN TO NK AND CHECKED IT OUT, BUT THERE IS NO REPRODUCTION FOR NORMAL USE. HOWEVER, I DID A REGULATION TEST ON THE MIXER I HAD PUSHED THE OTHER DAY. PIPING PRESSURE: ABOUT 3.0 BAR FLOW : 100L/MIN OXYGEN : 94 AND THE QO2 IS BELOW 90L/MIN AT TIMES.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 918900 | HAMILTON MEDICAL AG | HAMILTON-C1 | CBK | HAMILTON MEDICAL AG | HAMILTON-C1 | 00730002856789 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown |