FLO-GARD 6201 VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP
Report
- Report Number
- 6000001-2011-02787
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 12, 2011
- Date of Event
- February 28, 2011
- Report Date
- March 29, 2011
- Manufacturer
- BAXTER HEALTHCARE - SINGAPORE
- Product Code
- FRN
- PMA / PMN Number
- K915522
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- PR
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
(B)(4). A REQUEST FOR THE RETURN OF THE DEVICE HAS BEEN MADE. SHOULD THE DEVICE BE RECEIVED BY BAXTER FOR EVALUATION, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE FILED UPON COMPLETION OF AN EVALUATION OR IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.
(B)(4). EVALUATION SUMMARY: THE REPORTED PROBLEM WAS CONFIRMED AND REPRODUCED BY SERVICE. NO CAUSE WAS IDENTIFIED FOR THE REPORTED PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS NORMAL THAT THE DEVICE ALARMED AN AIR ALARM WHEN THE PUMP STARTS WITHOUT A SET LINE LOADED INTO THE PUMPHEAD, NO REPAIR NEEDED. (B)(4). A SERVICE HISTORY REVIEW REVEALED NO PREVIOUS SERVICE EVENTS WERE RELATED TO THE REPORTED CONDITION. (B)(4). BAXTER WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR AND REPORT ON DEATH AND SERIOUS INJURY EVENTS AND FOLLOW EXISTING ESCALATION PROCESSES TO ASSESS THE IMPACT ON PATIENT SAFETY.
THE FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED A FLO-GARD INFUSION PUMP WHICH EXPERIENCED AN AIR IN LINE ALARM UPON POWER-UP BEFORE THE TUBING HAD BEEN LOADED IN THE PEDIATRICS DEPARTMENT. THIS ALARM WAS A FALSE AIR IN LINE ALARM. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
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 |