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Model Number PM35MN |
Device Problems
Failure to Charge (1085); Battery Problem (2885)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 07/14/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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During end tidal co2 monitoring, the capnography device alerted "low battery" on display.The respiratory therapist (rcp) attempted to plug the unit into ac power to charge.After several hours the battery did not charge.The rcp tested the charger on another unit and the charging icon on the device presented itself.Defective unit removed from patient and unit secure for biomedical repair.Biomedical noted several other units with the same battery not charging issue.Our medical center currently has 7 units out for warranty repair with this same failure.Battery in use is a 7.2vdc 19.24wh liion battery.Manufacturer response for portable respiratory monitor, capnostream 35 (per site reporter) manufacturer received 6 additional unit for warranty repair with same issue.
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Event Description
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During end tidal co2 monitoring, the capnography device alerted "low battery" on display.The respiratory therapist (rcp) attempted to plug the unit into ac power to charge.After several hours the battery did not charge.The rcp tested the charger on another unit and the charging icon on the device presented itself.Defective unit removed from patient and unit secure for biomedical repair.Biomedical noted several other units with the same battery not charging issue.Our medical center currently has 7 units out for warranty repair with this same failure.Battery in use is a 7.2vdc 19.24wh liion battery.Manufacturer response for portable respiratory monitor, capnostream 35 (per site reporter).Manufacturer received 6 additional unit for warranty repair with same issue.
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