It was reported that during set-up of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass procedure, the perfusion system was not switching over to battery power.As a result, an alternate device was employed.The surgical procedure was completed successfully.There was no delay, no blood loss, nor adverse consequences to the pt.
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The field service representative (fsr) checked voltage on the battery and verified charging status.Battery voltages were too low and the unit was trying to charge them confirming the complaint.The fsr replaced the batteries and release test completed.The unit operated to mfr specifications and was returned to clinical use.During the laboratory eval, the product surveillance technician (pst) was able to duplicate the reported issue.Batteries measured 11.9 and 12.1 volts direct current (vdc) upon receipt.A 11.4 vdc is typical for a battery that has been discharged.A 13.2 vdc is typical for a battery having a near full charge.Conductance measurements were 12 siemens (s) (failing) for the first battery and 13s (failing) for the second.The 375s is the minimum requirement for conductance.After charging 13 hours, neither of the two batteries properly accepted charging and both failed to meet minimum specifications for conductance.When alternating current (a/c) power was removed from the test platter, it did not switch to battery power as designed.This indicates that both batteries failed to properly accept charging and corroborates the reported complaint.If additional info becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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