SALTER LABS
Report
- Report Number
- 3000219639-2024-00049
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- June 5, 2024
- Date of Event
- April 12, 2024
- Report Date
- October 31, 2024
- Manufacturer
- SALTER LABS
- Product Code
- BTT
- UDI-DI
- 00607411700057
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NC, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
ALL INFORMATION REASONABLY KNOWN AS OF 05 JUN 2024 HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS HEALTH AUTHORITY REPORT. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE OBTAINED, A FOLLOW-UP HEALTH AUTHORITY REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY AIRLIFE REPRESENTS ALL OF THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT / REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO AIRLIFE. AIRLIFE. HAS NO INDEPENDENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE EVENT REPORTED BUT IS RELAYING THE INFORMATION THAT WAS PROVIDED BY THE USER FACILITY WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THIS PRODUCT INCIDENT IS DOCUMENTED IN THE AIRLIFE COMPLAINT DATABASE AND IDENTIFIED AS COMPLAINT (B)(4). THIS INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO 21CFR803, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTING REQUIREMENT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE AN ADMISSION THAT AN AIRLIFE PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE OR CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY.
ALL INFORMATION REASONABLY KNOWN AS OF (B)(6) 2024 HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS HEALTH AUTHORITY REPORT. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE OBTAINED, A FOLLOW-UP HEALTH AUTHORITY REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY AIRLIFE REPRESENTS ALL OF THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT / REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO AIRLIFE. AIRLIFE. HAS NO INDEPENDENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE EVENT REPORTED BUT IS RELAYING THE INFORMATION THAT WAS PROVIDED BY THE USER FACILITY WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THIS PRODUCT INCIDENT IS DOCUMENTED IN THE AIRLIFE COMPLAINT DATABASE AND IDENTIFIED AS (B)(4). THIS INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO 21CFR803, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTING REQUIREMENT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE AN ADMISSION THAT AN AIRLIFE PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE OR CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY. THE INFORMATION RECEIVED REGARDING THIS ISSUE WAS ORIGINALLY REPORTED TO FDA. AIRLIFE'S INVESTIGATION ON THE INCIDENT IS STILL ONGOING AS OF (B)(6) 2024. MEDWATCH REPORT RECEIVED MW5154005 IS ATTACHED. TESTING OF THE RETURNED PRODUCT WAS PERFORMED FOR LEAKAGE, PRESSURE, AND FLOW. NO DEFECT WERE IDENTIFIED DURING THE TESTING. IN THE ABSENCE OF A CONFIRMED DEFECT A ROOT CAUSE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE ULTIMATE RISK WAS IDENTIFIED AS LOW WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE THRESHOLD FOR ESCALATION TO CARB.
ALL INFORMATION REASONABLY KNOWN AS OF 05 JUN 2024 HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS HEALTH AUTHORITY REPORT. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE OBTAINED, A FOLLOW-UP HEALTH AUTHORITY REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY AIRLIFE REPRESENTS ALL OF THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT / REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO AIRLIFE. AIRLIFE. HAS NO INDEPENDENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE EVENT REPORTED BUT IS RELAYING THE INFORMATION THAT WAS PROVIDED BY THE USER FACILITY WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THIS PRODUCT INCIDENT IS DOCUMENTED IN THE AIRLIFE COMPLAINT DATABASE AND IDENTIFIED AS COMPLAINT (B)(4). THIS INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO 21CFR803, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEDICAL DEVICE REPORTING REQUIREMENT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE AN ADMISSION THAT AN AIRLIFE PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE OR CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY. THE INFORMATION RECEIVED REGARDING THIS ISSUE WAS ORIGINALLY REPORTED TO FDA. AIRLIFE'S INVESTIGATION ON THE INICIDENT IS STILL ONGOING AS OF 10 JULY 2024. MEDWATCH REPORT RECEIVED MW5154005.
HUMIDIFIER BOTTLE PREVENTING CORRECT FLOW OF OXYGEN (AS SET BY FLOWMETER) TO PATIENT RESULTING IN HYPOXIA. MULTIPLE HUMIDIFIER BOTTLES WITH SAME LOT NUMBER RESULTED IN SAME (REPRODUCIBLE IN SAME LOT). USE OF DIFFERENT LOT NUMBER RESOLVED ISSUE.
HUMIDIFIER BOTTLE PREVENTING CORRECT FLOW OF OXYGEN (AS SET BY FLOWMETER) TO PATIENT RESULTING IN HYPOXIA. MULTIPLE HUMIDIFIER BOTTLES WITH SAME LOT NUMBER RESULTED IN SAME (REPRODUCIBLE IN SAME LOT). USE OF DIFFERENT LOT NUMBER RESOLVED ISSUE. (NARRATIVE FROM MEDWATCH REPORT RECEIVED-MW5154005).
HUMIDIFIER BOTTLE PREVENTING CORRECT FLOW OF OXYGEN (AS SET BY FLOWMETER) TO PATIENT RESULTING IN HYPOXIA. MULTIPLE HUMIDIFIER BOTTLES WITH SAME LOT NUMBER RESULTED IN SAME (REPRODUCIBLE IN SAME LOT). USE OF DIFFERENT LOT NUMBER RESOLVED ISSUE. (NARRATIVE FROM MEDWATCH REPORT RECEIVED-MW5154005)
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 807524 | SALTER LABS | HUMIDIFIER, BUBBLE, W/ 6 PSI SAFETY VALVE | BTT | SALTER LABS | 7900-0-25 | 458420 | 00607411700057 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 YR | Female | Other |