Model Number 3100A |
Device Problems
Device Emits Odor (1425); Noise, Audible (3273)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 06/27/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Should any additional information be received by the customer then an additional report will be submitted.(b)(4).At this time, carefusion has not received the suspect device/component from the customer for evaluation.
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Event Description
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The customer reported that this 3100a high frequency oscillating ventilator was being used on a patient when the device started to emit a "burning" odor and made a loud "humming" noise.Alternate ventilation was provided by changing out the unit with a known good unit and the customer stated that there was no patient injury or harm associated with this issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Results of investigation: a carefusion field service representative (fsr) evaluated the device onsite.The fsr performed preventative maintenance and completed performance testing.The unit meets manufacturer's specifications.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Results of investigation: the carefusion failure analysis laboratory received the suspect component, a 3100a fan assembly, and evaluated the device.An evaluation of the component duplicated the reported issue and isolated the issue to a solder bridge on the printed circuit board assembly (pcba).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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