RESPIRONICS, INC. RESPIRONICS; VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, MINIMAL VENTILATORY SUPPORT, FACILITY USE
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Model Number V60 V60PLUS VENTILATOR |
Device Problem
Device Emits Odor (1425)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/31/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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Philips received a complaint from the customer, reporting that the v60 ventilator had a burning smell, and visible burn marks on the device.There was no patient involvement when the issue occurred.No patient or user harm reported.A philips remote service engineer (rse) noted that the customer's v60 ventilator had a burning smell, and visible burn marks on the device.The customer reported that occurrence of the issue was observed after the power management (pm) board was previously replaced.Onsite service was requested.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A philips service engineer (se) evaluated the device and determined the issue was due to a failure related to the power management (pm) board; however, the repair for the device cannot be conducted at this time, due to a back-order status for the suspected faulty part power management board needed for correction.The material ordered aligns with the recommended repair of the reported malfunction per the service manual.When all parts become available the repairs will be conducted.If new information is received and suggest that the device has additional malfunctions, the record will be reopened, and an investigation will be performed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Insufficient information is available to determine the resolution of the event.The customer refused any additional service from philips, and decided to perform the repairs in house.No further actions were performed by philips, and the case was closed as cancelled.It could not be confirmed if the issue was resolved.No parts were returned for failure investigation.In the event that parts are returned or if new information is provided, the complaint will be reopened to update the investigation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Information was received that the service engineer replaced the motor control board, and the power management board.Additional follow up testing was required.The investigation is ongoing.
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