Model Number 000000000000061000 |
Device Problem
Improper Flow or Infusion (2954)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 01/05/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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The customer reported that they received a 'patient's fluid balance may be lower than reported' alarm on a spectra optia machine.It is not known at this time if medical intervention was required for this event.Due to (b)(6) personal data protection laws, the patient information is not available from the customer.This report is being filed due to insufficient information provided at this time to determine if a malfunction with the potential for death or injury occurred.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: the device is outside of the warranty period.The original lower level sensor was not available for return and investigation.An internal report indicates the customer has had additional fluid issues on this device that are within the specifications of pump accuracy.Root cause: undetermined.Correction: the device failed safe.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: the machine was tested at the customer site.The low level sensor was replaced and the fluid balance was found to be ok.The service history for the past year was reviewed.There has been no previous service for the device that reasonably indicates a relation to the current reported condition.The run data file (rdf) was analyzed for this event.Signals in the rdf indicate that the fluid balance reported on the spectra optia system is -15ml and the patient's tbv is 4568ml.The worst-case fluid balance for the patient was calculated to be (b)(6) which is within our current tolerance of (b)(6).Investigation is in-process.A follow-up report will be provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This record was identified during a retrospective review of mdrs to identify records in which an event occurred, but the type of reportable event was not indicated.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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