Model Number 801763 |
Device Problem
Failure to Run on Battery (1466)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 05/02/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The field service representative (fsr) could not verify the reported issue.The system-1 (aps1) switched to battery power when unplugged.Further troubleshooting found that the battery cable leads were not properly secure onto the battery terminals.The batteries which were installed (b)(6) 2016 were not sourced from the manufacturer.The fsr replaced the batteries and checked system base operation.The aps1 properly switched to battery power when tested.The unit operated to manufacturer specifications and was returned to clinical use.The suspect batteries will be returned to the manufacturer for further evaluation.
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Event Description
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After use of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass procedure, the user reported the perfusion system was unplugged and unit died.The system battery will not hold a charge.The unit was removed from service and waiting for repair.There were no reported adverse consequences to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The field service representative (fsr) confirmed that the customer was aware that the in-house biomedical engineer (biomed) installed the batteries.The user facility uses this system regularly so the system batteries should remain charged.The suspect batteries were returned to the manufacturer for further evaluation.During the laboratory evaluation, the reported complaint was not duplicated.The batteries were received in near fully-charged condition.Both batteries accepted charging and were within specification for voltage and conductance.If additional information becomes available on this complaint that would alter the facts and/or conclusion, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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