RLV-2100 VACUUM RELIEF VALVE
Report
- Report Number
- 1649914-2017-00099
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 28, 2017
- Report Date
- February 16, 2018
- Manufacturer
- QUEST MEDICAL, INC
- Product Code
- DWD
- PMA / PMN Number
- K864503
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- TU
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. A FOLLOW MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.
THE DEVICE WAS EVALUATED THROUGH SIMULATED USE TESTING AND IT FUNCTIONED AS INTENDED. NO LEAK WAS OBSERVED. THE DEVICE IS INTENDED TO RELIEVE PRESSURE AT NEGATIVE PRESSURE OF -200MMHG AND POSITIVE PRESSURE BUILD UP OF <1300MMHG (AVG). A DHR REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED AND NO ANOMALIES WERE FOUND.
THE COMPLAINT SAMPLE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. A DHR REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED AND NO ANOMALIES WERE IDENTIFIED . THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR THIS DEVICE INVOLVES A 100% INSPECTION FOR LEAK. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ISSUE IS UNKNOWN.
A CUSTOMER REPORTED A LEAKAGE ON THE VALVE THAT OCCURS WHEN PRESSURE RISES ABOVE 100MMHG. THE LEAKAGE WAS IDENTIFIED DURING PRIMING. THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT COMPLICATIONS RESULTING FROM THE ALLEGED ISSUE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 841882 | RLV-2100 VACUUM RELIEF VALVE | CARDIOPULMONARY SUCTION CONTROL DEVICE | DWD | QUEST MEDICAL, INC | 4103202 | 050997 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |