Catalog Number 70102.2161 |
Device Problem
Improper Device Output (2953)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 03/10/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the unit was not able to measure the flow.(b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Maquet cardiopulmonary (b)(4) provides product failure investigation, analysis and resolution for the device described in this report.The device in question will be returned to maquet (b)(4) for investigation.A supplemental - medwatch will be submitted when additional information becomes available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The mfr evaluated the rotaflow drive (rfd) in question and it could be confirmed that no flow measurement is displayed.The device in question was sent to a supplier for further investigation and repair.The suppliers investigation confirmed that a lack of liability of the surface bonding of one ceramic led to the described failure.Based on the available info to the mfr at this time the reported failure could be confirmed.The cause was determined as a lack of liability of the surface bonding of one ceramic.The cause of the lack of liability of the individual ceramic can no longer be ascertained.The sensor body was replaced.The device was calibrated and successfully tested to specs.
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Event Description
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(b)(4).
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