MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH-AT SENSIS; COMPUTER, DIAGNOSTIC, PROGRAMMABLE

Model Number 10764561

Device Problem No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/15/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Siemens is conducting a thorough investigation of the reported events.As this event is under investigation, a root cause has not yet been determined.A supplement report will be filed upon completion of the investigation.

Event Description

It was reported to siemens that a malfunction occurred while operating the sensis system.During an interventional procedure, the user reported a problem with the waveforms.The procedure was continued and completed on an alternate system.We are unaware of any impact to the state of health of the patient involved.Siemens has requested additional information in order to conduct an investigation of the reported event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Siemens has completed an investigation of the reported event.The root cause was determined to be a hardware error.The investigation showed that the problem was due to a temporary hardware error.The technician on site as well as the technical experts in the laboratory assume that the pcb pc1312 of the signal input box (sib) of the sensis system had a temporary fault, probably a loose contact at the connector.Unfortunately, this could not be traced on the part, especially since the affected pcb was replaced and thus the system was no longer in the fault state, which counteracts a retrospective investigation on the part.However, the thesis is supported by the statement of the technician on site that the led on the circuit board went out by touching the plug of the board, indicating that an interruption had taken place.After the service intervention and the replacement of the circuit board, the system was running faultlessly again.The occurrence rate of the mentioned error pattern and the spare parts consumption of the affected part were checked.A possible error concentration or even a systematic error, which would lead to a corrective action of the installed base, could not be determined by the investigation.After detailed investigation, the incident is not classified as a reportable event as neither serious injury, death nor an unexpected, prolonged hospitalization of the patient or any other person occurred or could be expected.

• Brand Name: SENSIS
• Type of Device: COMPUTER, DIAGNOSTIC, PROGRAMMABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH-AT; siemensstr. 1; forchheim, germany 91301 ; GM 91301
• Manufacturer (Section G): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH-AT; siemensstr. 1; forchheim, germany 91301 ; GM 91301
• Manufacturer Contact: meredith adams ; 40 liberty blvd.; malvern, PA 19355 ; 6104486461
• MDR Report Key: 12758594
• MDR Text Key: 285163524
• Report Number: 3004977335-2021-01197
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04056869010137
• UDI-Public: 04056869010137
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K150493
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Inspection
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/05/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/07/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 10764561
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/13/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1