Model Number 550AHCT |
Device Problem
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/27/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during use of the device for a non-clinical activity, the blood parameter monitor (bpm) measured value was inaccurate.There was no patient involvement.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Per the manufacturer's subsidiary, the temperature in the room was around 20 degrees and the bpm temperature measurement value went higher and higher up to 40 degrees.The controlled temperature in the pseudo blood circuit was around 23 degrees while the measure temperature on the standard thermometer displayed 22.9 degrees and the bpm measured 30.8 degrees.The temperature was tested in the same condition and the value changed a few times before stabilizing.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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During laboratory analysis, the product surveillance technician (pst) connected the blood parameter monitor (bpm) to lab use only (luo) testing equipment.The monitor was powered up and the erasable electronically programmable read only memory (eeprom) showed no critical errors.The pst observed the arterial bpm probe to fail temperature check during service mode testing as it issued an 'arterial temperature out of range' message.It was determined that the bpm did not meet specification.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported complaint was confirmed.The service repair technician (srt) observed the arterial blood parameter monitor (bpm) probe to fail the temperature check during service mode testing.The arterial bpm probe passed intensity testing.The srt replaced the arterial bpm probe due to intermittent temperature failures.The unit operated to the manufacturer's specifications.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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