FDA Adverse Event Death Summary report: N

HAMILTON MEDICAL AG

MDR report key: 17696575 · Received September 7, 2023

Report

Report Number
3001421318-2023-03110
Event Type
Death
Date Received
September 7, 2023
Date of Event
August 7, 2023
Report Date
March 10, 2025
Manufacturer
HAMILTON MEDICAL AG
Product Code
CBK
PMA / PMN Number
K181216
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
UK
Reporter Occupation
505

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

HAMILTON MEDICAL AG CASE NUMBER IS: (B)(4). CORRECTED DATA IN FOLLOW UP REPORT NR. 1: H1 (DEATH WAS MARKED BEFORE WHICH WAS A MISTAKE).

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

HAMILTON MEDICAL AG CASE NUMBER IS: (B)(4).

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

HAMILTON MEDICAL AG CASE NUMBER IS: (B)(4). CORRECTED DATA IN FOLLOW UP REPORT NR. 1: H1 (DEATH WAS MARKED BEFORE WHICH WAS A MISTAKE). A DETAILED INVESTIGATION WAS PERFORMED BY AN EXPERT FROM THE TECHNICAL SERVICE: THE ALLEGATION IN THIS COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED TO BE A COMPLAINT. WITH THIS INVESTIGATION IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THAT THE COAXIAL BREATHING CIRCUIT SET FAILED TO MEET ITS SPECIFICATIONS DUE TO A LEAKAGE IN THE OUTER TUBE. THE ROOT CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE DURING HANDLING IN MANUFACTURING. IN CONSEQUENCE THE BREATHING CIRCUIT WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR USER HARM, AS THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN DETECTED DURING THE PREOPERATIONAL TIGHTNESS CHECK ON THE VENTILATOR.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED TO HAMILTON MEDICAL AG: "CES ENGINEER ATTENDED FAULTY WITH HAMILTON T1 VENTILATOR IN ED. THE VENTILATOR WAS FAILING THE DEVICE TEST WITH A LEAK. THE LEAK WAS LOCATED ON THE PATIENT CIRCUIT. THE TUBING IS MALFORMED, WITH HEAT MARKS PRODUCING HOLES IN 3 X PLACES ON THE CORRUGATED TUBING." NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED TO HAMILTON MEDICAL AG: "CES ENGINEER ATTENDED FAULTY WITH HAMILTON T1 VENTILATOR IN ED. THE VENTILATOR WAS FAILING THE DEVICE TEST WITH A LEAK. THE LEAK WAS LOCATED ON THE PATIENT CIRCUIT. THE TUBING IS MALFORMED, WITH HEAT MARKS PRODUCING HOLES IN 3 X PLACES ON THE CORRUGATED TUBING." NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED TO HAMILTON MEDICAL AG: "CES ENGINEER ATTENDED FAULTY WITH HAMILTON T1 VENTILATOR IN ED. THE VENTILATOR WAS FAILING THE DEVICE TEST WITH A LEAK. THE LEAK WAS LOCATED ON THE PATIENT CIRCUIT. THE TUBING IS MALFORMED, WITH HEAT MARKS PRODUCING HOLES IN 3 X PLACES ON THE CORRUGATED TUBING." NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1166864 HAMILTON MEDICAL AG BREATHING CIRCUIT SET CBK HAMILTON MEDICAL AG BREATHING CIRCUIT SET, COAXIAL 181356

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 NA Unknown