MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GALWAY (RP)-RX NELLCOR; PULSE OXIMETER

Model Number N65P

Device Problems Nonstandard Device (1420); Improper Device Output (2953)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 08/24/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The reported failure of 'unit display was missing segments' was verified.This is a known issue and has been isolated to the user interface printed circuit board (ui pcb) and action has been taken under remedial action efforts.Complaint trends will continue to be monitored.

Event Description

The reporter stated the n65 pulse oximeter display was missing segments.There was no patient involved.

• Brand Name: NELLCOR
• Type of Device: PULSE OXIMETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): GALWAY (RP)-RX; new mervue industrial park; michael collins road; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): GALWAY (RP)-RX; new mervue industrial park; michael collins road; galway ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: ray maroofian ; 2101 faraday avenue; carlsbad, CA 92008 ; 7606035334
• MDR Report Key: 6181024
• MDR Text Key: 62864337
• Report Number: 2936999-2016-01074
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K051352
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/24/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/16/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N65P
• Device Catalogue Number: N65P
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/09/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-2267-2015
• Patient Sequence Number: 1