A customer contacted stryker to report that their device¿s lid magnet was missing from the lid, the prompts were being provided in a wrong language and that the device was not powering on when the lid was open.As a result, the device may not automatically power on when the lid is opened and/or the lay user would not receive the audible instructions on how to properly use the device to deliver defibrillation therapy to a patient.This may lead to defibrillation therapy being delayed or unavailable, if needed.There was no patient use associated with the reported event.
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The device was not returned to stryker for evaluation.The customer has been provided with a replacement lid and battery.An engineering investigation has determined that due to the design of the lpcr2 lid switch, absence of the lid magnet allows current to flow from the battery, even when the device is in standby mode.This will reduce the life of the battery.Therefore, the reported issue, the loss of lid/lid magnet, is associated with two hazardous situations: opening the lid does not turn on the device, and, higher than intended current draw while the device is in standby mode results in a prematurely depleted the battery.Replacement of the device lid so that the magnet is present in the device allows the lid switch to function as designed; turning on/off the device when the lid is opened and preventing current draw when the device lid is closed.The lpcr2 operating instructions has been updated to include additional troubleshooting tips to direct the customer to act when device behavior indicates the lid magnet may be missing.A new warning informs the customer of the risk associated with a missing magnet.H3 other text : device not returned to manufacturer.
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