Model Number 595000-001 |
Device Problem
Audible Prompt/Feedback Problem (4020)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 12/10/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This alleged failure mode poses a low risk to the patient because the reported issue did not prevent the freedom driver from performing its life sustaining function.The freedom driver will be returned to syncardia for evaluation.The results of the investigation will be provided in a follow-up mdr.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The customer, a syncardia certified hospital, reported that a patient had a valsalva maneuver which caused a freedom driver fault alarm.The customer also reported that the patient was switched to a backup driver without any adverse patient impact.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer-reported alarm after a valsalva maneuver could not be confirmed in the alarm history but was reproduced during investigation testing with parameters that simulate a valsalva maneuver.The driver alarmed as expected when the cardiac output fell below the required level.The driver passed all functional testing without anomalies or alarms and performed as intended.There was no evidence of a device malfunction.This issue will continue to be monitored and trended as part of the customer experience process.Syncardia has completed its evaluation and is closing this file.Ce 4600 follow-up report 1.
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