Model Number POWER SUPPLY |
Device Problem
Loss of Power (1475)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 07/24/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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August 21, 2015 11:46 am (gmt-4:00) added by (b)(6): the device has been returned to the factory and is being evaluated.A supplemental report will be submitted when the evaluation is completed.
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure, hemopro t.W.Power supply just stopped working.A replacement device was used to complete the procedure.The hospital did not report any patient effects.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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10/15/2015 01:58 pm (gmt-4:00) added by (b)(4): a lot history search is not applicable because this is a reusable, oem device.Due to the age of the device, a c of c is not readily available on-site.The device was returned to the factory for evaluation.There were some signs of clinical use and no evidence of blood.The device showed some signs of wear at the connector and no other non-conformities.The device manufacture date is 2006-04.The device is approximately 9 years.The device could not be evaluated for its electrical function since it would not turn on.Based on the results of the evaluation, the reported complaint for ¿failure to deliver energy¿ was confirmed.The root cause of this issue is normal and expected ¿wear and tear¿ experienced during extended service life.A fir will not be issued at this time because the reported device failure occurred well after the recommended useful life of the device (approximately 1.5 years as stated in the product specification.) due to the age of the device, a c of c is not readily available on-site.The root cause of the reported failure is undetermined because the event occurred during the use of the device and the procedural operation is unavailable for our review.
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Event Description
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The hospital reported that during an endoscopic vein harvesting procedure, hemopro t.W.Power supply just stopped working.A replacement device was used to complete the procedure.The hospital did not report any patient effects.
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