Catalog Number RTLR180343 |
Device Problem
Sparking (2595)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/29/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The plant investigation is in process.A supplemental mdr will be submitted upon completion of this activity.
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Event Description
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A biomedical technician (bmt) reported that a power cord socket is broken and power cord is bent at the socket.A staff member attempted to power on the cycler but sparks occurred at the socket.Power switch is partially pushed into the cycler.The cycler cannot be powered on.The technical services issued a new cycler.In a follow up, the bmt said there was no patient involved and there was no harm or adverse event due to the sparks.The cycler is available to be returned for investigation.
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Event Description
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A biomedical technician (bmt) reported that a power cord socket is broken and power cord is bent at the socket.A staff member attempted to power on the cycler but sparks occurred at the socket.Power switch is partially pushed into the cycler.The cycler cannot be powered on.The technical services issued a new cycler.In a follow up, the bmt said there was no patient involved and there was no harm or adverse event due to the sparks.The cycler is available to be returned for investigation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: d.9.,h.3.Plant investigation: the actual device was returned to the manufacturer for physical analysis.A visual inspection of the returned cycler exterior showed signs of physical damage to the power entry module, and a faded top cover label.There were no visual indications of dried fluid within the cassette compartment on the pump.There were no visual indication of particulates within the cassette area.There were no burrs or sharp edges in cassette area that may have punctured a cassette membrane.The voltage verification check failed.Due to the physical damage on the power entry module the cycler was not able to power on.The power entry module was replaced to continue testing.The as-received simulated treatment with a reduced dwell time was performed and completed.The valve actuation test passed.The system air leak test passed.The patient sensor check passed.There were visual indications of dried fluid on the bottom cover underneath the pump assembly.The cause of the observed dried fluid could not be determined.There were no discrepancies encountered with the mushroom heads.The device history record did not reveal any issues or problems related to the reported symptom code(s).Upon completion of the evaluation, there were no malfunctions that confirmed the reported event of sparks.A cause could not be determined.The cause of the reported sparks cannot be confirmed.
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