Model Number 397002-001 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); Audible Prompt/Feedback Problem (4020)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 11/12/2019 |
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 the reported issue did not prevent the companion 2 driver from performing 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 follow-up mdr.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The customer, a syncardia certified hospital, reported that the companion 2 drivers' internal compressor was starting and stopping several times a day, and the driver exhibited a system malfunction alarm while supporting a patient.There was no reported adverse patient impact.The customer also reported that the patient was subsequently switched a backup companion 2 driver.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer-reported issue of the compressor cycling on and off while connected to wall air was confirmed via review of the driver alarm history.The root cause of the compressor cycling was determined to be a malfunction of the manual pressure regulator, which was unable to maintain the required pressure set point value, as confirmed via testing.Syncardia has a corrective and preventive action (capa) for this issue.Syncardia has completed its evaluation of this complaint and is closing this file.Ce 5067 follow-up report 1.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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