FDA Adverse Event Injury Summary report: N

HYPERINFLATION BAG SYSTEM

MDR report key: 3101338 · Received May 3, 2013

Report

Report Number
MW5030087
Event Type
Injury
Date Received
May 3, 2013
Date of Event
May 3, 2013
Report Date
May 3, 2013
Manufacturer
VITAL SIGNS- A GE HEALTHCARE COMPANY
Product Code
NHK
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
CT, US
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

VITAL SIGNS - GE- HYPERINFLATION BAG SYSTEM- 1663X3LP, LOT 6199E. UNABLE TO PRESSURIZE BAG ABOVE 5CM H2O AND THUS UNABLE TO VENTILATE PATIENTS WITH POSITIVE PRESSURE. SINCE THIS IS THE INTENDED USE OF THE DEVICE, ITS FAILURE REPRESENTS A LIFE-SAFETY HAZARD. THIS HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE A PROBLEM ON ALL INSTANCES OF THIS PRODUCT. DATE OF USE: (B)(6) 2013. REASON FOR USE: ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
194735 HYPERINFLATION BAG SYSTEM HYPERINFLATION BAG SYSTEM NHK VITAL SIGNS- A GE HEALTHCARE COMPANY 6199E

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Required Intervention