FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

OXYTOTE

MDR report key: 19220005 · Received May 1, 2024

Report

Report Number
19220005
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 1, 2024
Date of Event
March 27, 2024
Report Date
March 28, 2024
Manufacturer
WESTERN/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY
Product Code
CAN
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
CT
Reporter Occupation
NURSE
Health Professional
Yes

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 0

TANK FOUND ON FLOOR WITH A PSI READING OF 2524. PROBLEM WITH TANKS REGULATOR SHOWING INCORRECT PSI READING. TANK WAS FLAGGED AND SENT BACK TO (B)(4) (THE DISTRIBUTOR OF OUR OXYGEN TANKS). WESTERN HAS ACKNOWLEDGED A FAILURE IN ITS GAUGES, BUT THEY CAN FAIL AT ANY TIME, OFTEN AT OUR SITES BEFORE/DURING/AFTER PATIENT CARE. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SERVICE ALL OF OUR DEVICES AND SAY IT WILL TAKE MORE THAN A YEAR TO FINISH DOING SO. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR OXYGEN DELIVERY GAUGE, OXYTOTE (PER SITE REPORTER).

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1993289 OXYTOTE REGULATOR, PRESSURE, GAS CYLINDER CAN WESTERN/SCOTT FETZER COMPANY ALL

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 NA Unknown Other