FLO-GARD 6201 VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP
Report
- Report Number
- 6000001-2010-02961
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- September 2, 2010
- Date of Event
- July 21, 2010
- Report Date
- August 12, 2010
- Manufacturer
- BAXTER HEALTHCARE - SINGAPORE
- Product Code
- FRN
- PMA / PMN Number
- K915522
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MN, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
(B)(4). EVALUATION SUMMARY: THE CONDITION OF A FLO-GARD INFUSION PUMP EXPERIENCING A FALSE AIR IN LINE ALARM WAS DISCOVERED AND CONFIRMED BY A BAXTER SERVICE TECHNICIAN. THIS CONDITION WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY AIR SENSOR. DUE TO A LACK OF CUSTOMER APPROVAL FOR THE COST OF REPAIR, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THIS PUMP AND IT WAS RETURNED UN-REPAIRED TO THE CUSTOMER.
(B)(4). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: UPON REVIEW OF THE TESTING PERFORMED ON THIS PUMP, BAXTER QUALITY ENGINEERING DETERMINED THAT THIS EVENT INTERRUPTED DELIVERY. A SERVICE HISTORY REVIEW WAS PERFORMED REVEALING THE REPORTED CONDITION IS NOT RELATED TO ANY PREVIOUS REPORTED PROBLEM WITH THIS PUMP.
(B)(4). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: BAXTER HAS CONDUCTED A TREND REVIEW AND FOUND THAT SIMILAR REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THE REPORTED PROBLEM. BAXTER WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR SIMILAR REPORTS TO DETERMINE IF FURTHER ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED.
DURING PRODUCT EVALUATION BY A BAXTER SERVICE TECHNICIAN, A FLO-GARD INFUSION PUMP EXPERIENCED A FALSE AIR IN LINE ALARM. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION NECESSARY, OR ADVERSE REACTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH THIS EVENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLO-GARD 6201 VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP | PUMP, INFUSION | FRN | BAXTER HEALTHCARE - SINGAPORE |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |