FDA Adverse Event
Injury
Summary report: N
HYPERINFLATION BAG SYSTEM
MDR report key: 3101338
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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 |