A distributor in canada, via a fisher and paykel healthcare (f&p) representative, reported that while using a sleepstyle auto cpap, a patient received an electrical discharge.The patient experienced numbness in her arm for 30 minutes and had a mark left on her wrist from a silver bracelet she was wearing.No further patient consequences was reported.
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A distributor in canada, via a fisher and paykel healthcare (f&p) representative, reported that while using a sleepstyle auto cpap, a patient received an electrical discharge.The patient experienced numbness in her arm for 30 minutes and had a mark left on her wrist from a silver bracelet she was wearing.No medical intervention was necessary.No further patient consequences were reported.
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(b)(4).Method: the complaint sleepstyle auto cpap was received at fisher & paykel healthcare (f&p) new zealand, where it was visually inspected, and performance tested.Results: visual inspection of the complaint sleepstyle's power cord, heated breathing tube, power socket and pcb board revealed that there was no fault with the device.The unit was tested for 5 hours and performed as intended.Conclusion: we are unable to determine the cause of the reported fault as there was no fault found with the returned device.The sleepstyle auto cpap is designed to the electrical safety standard iec60601-1 - medical electrical equipment- part 1: general requirements for basic safety and essential performance.Our user instructions that accompany the sleepstyle also state the following: "to avoid electric shock: do not use if the device, power cord or accessories are damaged, deformed, or cracked.Do not pull on the power cord as it may become damaged.Do not use bleach, alcohol, or cleaners with citrus or other natural oils.These substances may degrade the device and accessories.Do not immerse the device in water or any other liquid.Do not modify the device or accessories.Do not take apart the device.Taking the device apart, for example by unscrewing the underside of the device, will damage pressure seals and electrical components.".
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