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Device product

Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System, Model 99999, and software version 2.61 and upgrade kit 050-9043-00 Rev G. The Spacelabs Arkon Anesthesia Workstation is intended for use in the hospital environment and operating room. It may be used for the delivery of oxygen, air and nitrous oxide in a controlled manner to various patient breathing circuits with or without the use of mechanical ventilator, and may be used for the delivery of anesthetic vapor by use of a dismountable vaporizer. The device is intended for use only by a suitably qualified physician

Z-0072-2018

October 11, 2017

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Spacelabs Healthcare, Ltd.
Event
Event 78330
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
110 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0072-2018

Official wording

Reason: Arkon Anesthesia Workstation, with software version 2.61, experienced failure in mechanical ventilation, oxygen and anesthetic gas delivery, with concurrent failure of the display unit that resulted in a blank screen without audible or visible alarms.

Code information: UDI: 10841522100017

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution to the states of NM, WY, FL, NC, MS, CO, CT, ME, and AL.

Derived failure modes

  • Device software or design

    reason.device_software_design · v1.0.0

    software version 2.61, experienced failure