It was reported to philips that the efficia dfm100 suffered a fall.There was no reported patient involvement.The efficia dfm100 defibrillator, model# 866199, is substantially similar to the heartstart xl+ defibrillator (model # 861290) and will be reported in the united states under device model # 861290.
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This report is based on information provided by philips field service engineer (fse) personnel and has been investigated by the philips complaint handling team regarding a complaint received about the efficia dfm100, which indicated that the equipment suffered a fall.There was reportedly no patient involvement.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted by the field service engineer (fse) to assess the equipment's condition after a fall, determining that only the blade connector fastener was broken and recommending its replacement, with a quote to be sent for the necessary service repair.Based on the information available and the testing conducted, the root cause of the reported incident, following numerous tests, has been identified as the sole failure component within the equipment subsequent to its fall: the blade connector fastener.As a result, to ensure the equipment's optimal functionality, it will be imperative to replace this specific part.However, the factors leading to the equipment's fall remain unknown at this time.Based on the information available and results of additional analysis, no further action is necessary at this time.An analysis was performed by a vigilance reporting specialist (vrs).The vrs determined that while no harm was alleged, recurrence of this failure mode during clinical use could cause or contribute to death or serious injury.Therefore, this failure mode meets the definition of a reportable malfunction.Appropriate regulatory reporting actions have been taken.The data entered in this complaint record will be utilized for product quality and safety improvements per the post market surveillance and risk management processes.The resolution was to send a quote for replacing the damaged part, specifically the blade connector fastener, to ensure the equipment's perfect operation.The investigation concludes with no further action required at this time, but the complaint file will be reopened if additional information is received.
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