This report is based on information provided by philips remote service personnel and has been investigated by the philips complaint handling team.Philips received a complaint on the heartstart xl+ defibrillator indicating that device is unable to deliver shock.There was no patient involvement.Based on the information available and the testing conducted, the cause of the reported problem was due to the defective therapy capacitor.The reported problem was confirmed.Based on the information available, defective therapy capacitor is replaced with a new one to fix the issue.A review of the risk management file was performed and it was determined that this complaint is a reportable malfunction.Regulatory reports have been submitted per regulations.The data entered in this complaint record will be utilized for product quality and safety improvements per the post market surveillance and risk management processes.The device was operational after defective therapy capacitor is replaced with a new one.The investigation concludes that no further action is required at this time.If additional information is received the complaint file will be reopened.
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