Model Number 801188 |
Device Problems
Failure to Recalibrate (1517); Unintended Movement (3026)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 10/08/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The field service representative (fsr) downloaded data logs but was not able to record the existing oxygen (o2) sensor % hours.He replaced the epgs.The unit operated to the manufacturer's specifications.The suspect device was returned to the manufacturer for further evaluation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that prior to use of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) procedure, the flow knob on the electronic patient gas system (epgs) was spinning on its own and would not allow calibration.As a result, an alternate device was employed.Ther surgical procedure was completed successfully.There was no delay, no blood loss, nor adverse consequences to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported complaint was confirmed.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported complaint was confirmed.Per supplier evaluation, upon receipt of the unit the flow reading was negative at zero flow.Sensor read counts had shifted from time of initial production from 10,170 to 1,148, which accounts for negative flow readings.Absolute pressure reading 19.09 pounds per square inch absolute (psia) at atmosphere (13.64 psia) due to sensor bridge count shift from 38,644 to 32,040.This failure is indicative of loose wire bonds and accounts for failure to integrate flow meter into gas system.The flow meter was opened and connections tested with no defective solder joints discovered.Two loose wire bonds just resting on their respective pads identified.These loose wire bonds determined to be the source of the erroneous sensor readings.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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During laboratory analysis, the product surveillance technician (pst) observed that the flow knob was spinning and clicking on its own and the gas system would not allow calibration.During calibration, the actual air flow out of the electronic patient gas system (epgs) did not stop at the usual calibration rate of five liters per minute (l/min) but instead, kept increasing to maximum flow.The voltage output of the internal flowmeter was five volts (v) no matter what the flow rate was.It was determined that the internal flowmeter was the cause of the problem.The product will be sent to service to be brought to manufacturer¿s specifications before being returned to the customer.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Per data log analysis, on (b)(6) 2018 (based on the date/time set on the central control monitor [ccm]) at 6:22:33 am the gas system was successfully calibrated.At 6:46:13 am flow was set to 3.01 l/min using the ccm slider.At 6:46:44 am the gas system reported "flow motor/mechanical fault".This indicates the gas system was not able to achieve 3.01 l/min of flow because of a hardware issue with the gas system.This could also result in the flow knob clicking and spinning as reported.Since the issue was reported to have happened on (b)(6) 2018, it's likely the date/time is not set correctly on the ccm.
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