| Model Number |
66801280 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/15/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal reference number case: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a renasys tch device&power sply when disconnected from the current it appeared overheated and stopped working.No patient harm reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, intended to be used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.All provided information has been reviewed and we have not been able to establish a relationship between the product and reported event or determine a root cause.Probable root cause may be a defective battery in device, leading to overheating.A review of the manufacturing records found that there was no evidence that the product didn't meet specifications at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review found further instances of the reported event.This investigation is now complete with no further action deemed necessary.Smith + nephew will continue to monitor for any adverse trends relating to this product range.
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