Model Number 801188 |
Device Problem
Failure to Calibrate (2440)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 09/30/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The field service representative (fsr) removed the electronic patient gas system (epgs) and oxygen (o2) sensor and found no abnormalities.He reinstalled the system and calibrated 10 times without failure.The next day, the issue reoccurred and he verified the reported complaint.The epgs failed calibration on his first attempt.He replaced the epgs.The unit operated to the manufacturer's specifications.The suspect unit was returned to the manufacturer for further evaluation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during set-up of the device for a cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) procedure, the fraction of inspired oxygen (fio2) started not calibrating or failing after the internal flow meter sensor was replaced.No other details regarding the nature of this event were provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Per the service repair technician (srt) the oxygen sensor will be replaced as part of the reconditioning process.
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Event Description
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Additional information was received that an alternate device was employed.There was no delay, no blood loss, nor adverse consequences to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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During laboratory analysis, the product surveillance technician (pst) observed the electronic patient gas system (epgs) to fail calibration.Upon inspection, the oxygen (o2) sensor cartridge was found to be leaking.A lab use only o2 sensor cartridge was installed on the user facility epgs and the unit passed calibration with no errors.
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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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