Catalog Number 397002-001 |
Device Problem
Noise, Audible (3273)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 08/28/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The customer reported that the companion 2 driver made a "groaning" noise while supporting a patient.The customer also reported that the noise happened over the course of multiple days.The customer also reported that the patient was subsequently switched to the backup companion 2 driver.There was no reported adverse patient impact.This alleged failure mode poses a low risk to the patient because although the companion 2 driver exhibited an unusual noise, the companion 2 driver continued to perform its life-sustaining functions.The companion 2 driver will be returned to syncardia for evaluation.The results of the investigation will be provided in a followup mdr.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The companion 2 driver was returned to syncardia for evaluation during investigation testing, the reported groaning noise was reproduced.The source of the noise was determined to be the left compressor.Ce (b)(4) follow-up report 1.
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Event Description
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The customer reported that the companion 2 driver made a "groaning" noise while supporting a patient.The customer also reported that the noise happened over the course of multiple days.The customer also reported that the patient was subsequently switched to the backup companion 2 driver.There was no reported adverse patient impact.
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