Model Number 595000-001 |
Device Problem
Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 11/24/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This alleged failure mode poses a low risk to the patient because although the freedom driver exhibited a fault alarm, it continued to perform its life-sustaining functions.The freedom driver will be returned to syncardia for evaluation.The results of the investigation will be provided in a follow-up mdr.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The customer, a (b)(6) hospital, reported that the freedom driver exhibited a fault alarm while supporting a patient.The customer also reported that the patient was switched to a back-up freedom driver without any reported adverse patient impact.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The freedom driver was returned to syncardia for evaluation.The customer-reported fault alarm could not be duplicated through investigational testing; therefore, the root cause could not be conclusively determined.The investigation determined there was no evidence of a device malfunction and the driver performed as intended.This issue will continue to be monitored and trended as part of the customer experience process.Syncardia has completed its evaluation of this complaint and is closing this file.(b)(4) follow-up report 1.
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Event Description
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The customer, a syncardia certified hospital, reported that the freedom driver exhibited a fault alarm while supporting a patient.The customer also reported that the patient was switched to a back-up freedom driver without any reported adverse patient impact.
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