The device was returned and evaluated on 11/18/2019 by medela ag.During the evaluation of the exterior of the device, no damage or deformation was noted.Additionally, the device powered on without issue and, during a 5 minute running test, the device ran normally and within vacuum specifications.Refer to attached test protocol.It is possible that the hospital used the device incorrectly because the device had been checked with the service department at the hospital and the pressure was correct.The hospital chose not to provide detailed information; therefore, no further information was able to be obtained regarding the patient's backgrounds and the device usage/management methods.Additionally, the extent or cause of the injuries was unable to be identified.Although it cannot be confirmed that the basic device caused or contributed to the patient's injuries, medela is filing this report.
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