Catalog Number 295053-001 |
Device Problem
Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 01/31/2019 |
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 it does not prevent the freedom driver from performing its life-sustaining functions.The freedom driver has a redundant power source of onboard batteries.The freedom car charger will be returned to syncardia for evaluation.The results of the evaluation will be provided in a follow-up mdr.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The freedom car charger is component that enables the freedom driver to be plugged into a 12v vehicle power outlet.The customer, a syncardia certified hospital, reported that the patient's freedom car charger had frayed wires and was hot to the touch when in use.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The freedom car charger was only assessed via a visual inspection as the customer-reported issue of frayed cables was confirmed.The reported issue of the device heating up is an expected result of the two exposed wires being permitted to contact one another.The car charger was not tested with a functional inspection in the interest of safety.This issue will continue to be monitored and trended as part of the customer experience process.Syncardia has completed its evaluation and is closing this file.Ce 4663 follow-up report 1.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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