Model Number 811104 |
Device Problems
Inaccurate Flow Rate (1249); Out-Of-Box Failure (2311)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 04/17/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The srt observed that when the flow-meter had a flow set to five liters per minute (l/min) and the output was 0 voltage direct current (vdc).Srt replaced the flowmeter.The unit operates to the manufacturer's specifications.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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Event Description
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The service repair technician (srt) reported that during routine testing of the device at the service center, there was no output from the flow meter to the electronic patient gas system (epgs) pod.There was no patient involvement.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Please disregard the reference in the previous submission.Further information was received that determined this complaint was not related to the referenced recall.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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During laboratory analysis, the product surveillance technician (pst) observed that the flowmeter was producing incorrect voltages.The flowmeter was installed into a lab use only electronic patient gas system (epgs) and connected to a system 1 simulator.Oxygen (o2) and air were attached at 50 pounds per square inch (psi).After the 15-minute warmup period, calibration of the epgs was initiated and failed.The pst measured the output voltage of the flowmeter at 0 liters per minute (l/min) and 5 l/min flow rates.At 0 l/min, the output voltage was 1.3 volts and at 5 l/min, the output voltage was 3.86.Voltages were compared to the lab use epgs¿s flowmeter and at 0 l/min the output voltage was 0.0 volts and at 5 l/min the output voltage was 2.5.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported complaint was confirmed.The manufacturer's supplier has determined that the device was damaged from an unknown cause.The lead was broken off the differential pressure sensor.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported complaint was confirmed.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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