PNEUPAC PARAPAC VENTILATOR MEDIC MODEL
Report
- Report Number
- 3012307300-2024-07325
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 7, 2024
- Date of Event
- July 16, 2024
- Report Date
- November 21, 2024
- Manufacturer
- SMITHS MEDICAL MD, INC.
- Product Code
- BTL
- UDI-DI
- 10610586045486
- PMA / PMN Number
- K020899
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
D4 - PRIMARY UDI NUMBER: CORRECTED. D9: DATE RETURNED TO MFG.: UNKNOWN. H3 AND H6. CODES: UPDATED. ONE DEVICE WAS RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. ALL EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS WERE CHECKED AND ARE TIGHT. A RUSH OF AIR WAS FELT FROM THE FRONT DIAL. THIS WAS VERIFIED DURING INSPECTION. THE DEMAND VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ISSUE. DUE TO OBSOLESCENCE AND LACK OF SPARE PARTS WE ARE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE OF THE VENTILATOR. THE DEVICE WILL BE SENT BACK UN-REPAIRED OR SCRAPPED ON SITE PENDING CUSTOMER RESPONSE. THE PRODUCT'S HISTORY RECORDS WERE REVIEWED AND THERE WERE NO NON-CONFORMANCES NOR SERVICE-RELATED ISSUES THAT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE REPORTED COMPLAINT.
INVESTIGATION INCLUDING ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS IS IN PROGRESS. A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR WILL BE FILED AS NECESSARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH 21 CFR 803.56 WHEN ADDITIONAL REPORTABLE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PRE-CHECKOUT THE MRI VENT HAS A LOUD LEAK WHEN TURNED ON, WHICH SOUNDED INTERNAL. ALL EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS WERE CHECKED AND WERE TIGHT. A RUSH OF AIR WAS FELT FROM THE FRONT DIAL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, AND NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1066353 | PNEUPAC PARAPAC VENTILATOR MEDIC MODEL | VENTILATOR, EMERGENCY, POWERED (RESUSCITATOR) | BTL | SMITHS MEDICAL MD, INC. | 10610586045486 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |