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Percent of “Code Blue” Medical Device Reports (MDRs) reviewed within 72 hours during the month
Dictionary: Code Blue is defined as high priority MDR reports based on criteria including but not limited to: pediatric deaths, multiple deaths and serious injuries, device explosions, and electrocutions. Timely review of code blue MDRs can minimize widespread failure of the device, thereby limiting the loss of life due to similar events as the one submitted.
Information is current as of September 30, 2013
Fiscal Year - 2013
Time | Target | Percent |
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Oct 2012 | 90 | 96 |
Nov 2012 | 90 | 97 |
Dec 2012 | 90 | 94 |
Jan 2013 | 90 | 91 |
Feb 2013 | 90 | 97 |
Mar 2013 | 90 | 85 |
Apr 2013 | 90 | 93 |
May 2013 | 90 | 89 |
Jun 2013 | 90 | 94 |
Jul 2013 | 90 | 98 |
Aug 2013 | 90 | 98 |
Sep 2013 | 90 | 84 |
FY 2013 Overall: 93%
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