The hospital reported that the, t.W.Power supply, bio-med department of an account reached out for help testing a potentially defective generator.The generator was used during a surgical case to help with saphenous vein harvesting.However, when the hemopro 2 device was hooked up to the generator, the device failed to activate.New power cords and a new generator were used and the hemopro 2 device immediately worked.Due to this, it was felt that the generator was defective.Non-sterile cords and a non-sterile hemopro kit were brought in to check the generator.After hooking everything up and placing a wet towel in the hemopro jaws, the device activated as expected.Therefore, the generator was actually working correctly, and was discovered that the power cords were at end of life.No injury occurred due to the defect.
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