Model Number 500AHCT |
Device Problem
Incorrect Measurement (1383)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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As per perfusionist, the hemoglobin (hgb) reading was not accurate as before, it would drift, and readings higher than 12.5 cannot be recorded.A continuous re-calibration of venous oxygen saturation (b)(4) has been encountered.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the device was more inaccurate than they were before the upgrade.No other details regarding the nature of this event were provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Per the manufacturer's subsidiary, the user facility was incorrectly entering hemoglobin (hb) values to stop the alarm from sounding.This was causing the other values to be incorrect.This was done due to the increased alarm limits and the fact that the alarm cannot be turned off.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported complaint was confirmed.Multiple diligence attempts for part return and additional information were unsuccessful.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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