PERFUSION REPORTS

REPORT
140
DATE
12/6/2026
TITLE
Isoflurane vaporiser
DETAILS OF INCIDENT

Incident date 20/12/2023. Midway through procedure, Isoflurane turned on to treat hypertension. Isoflurane bracket was resting on a sidebar of the HLM. This upward lift broke the seal in the isoflurane, completely cutting gas supply to the oxygenator.

DETAILS OF INJURY TO PATIENT

Patient died post up due to complications.

TYPE OF DEVICE/MANUFACTURER

Datex Ohmeda

ACTION TAKEN

In-line monitoring picked up the problem and raised multiple alarms. 2nd perfusionist came to help. As no clear problem with gas flow due to ball in Sechrist blender floating normally and gas line appeared intact, the decision was made by perfusionist 2, to change oxygenator. Perfusionist 3 came to help with change-out. On recommencing bypass, hypoxia remained, at which point perfusionist 4 removed the vaporiser from the bracket and the issue resolved.

RESPONSE FROM MANUFACTURER
ADDTIONAL INFORMATION

Full Patient Level Safety Report was carried out. On investigation,  nothing was found to be wrong with the vaporiser or the bracket.  

This is a design fault with the bracket made by G.A.S (General  Anaesthetic Services). I understand this does not have CE marking as I have tried to buy replacements, but cannot do so. MHRA not contacted as there was  no fault found.

 

 

 

Presented this case at the safety committee session at the annual  congress in Nottingham 2025.

 

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