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| Model Number |
980S3ENDICU |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Improper Flow or Infusion (2954)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/11/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.It was reported while in use on a patient that this (b)(4) ve ntilator continued to alarm, was unable to silence alarm, and went into buv (backup ventilation).The device was available for evaluation.The medtronic field service engineer evaluated the device and found relevant diagnostic codes and determine that the ventilator entered buv.Upon testing, the ventilator failed the the extended self-test (est).The field service engineer replaced the exhalation valve assembly.The ventilator passed all testing per manufacturer specifications at the time of service and was returned to the customer.The likely cause of the reported event was isolated in the field to a potential fault in the exhalation valve assembly.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it has met all medtronic quality standards.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported while in use on a patient that this (b)(4) ventilator continued to alarm, was unable to silence alarm, and went into buv (backup ventilation).Patient was removed from the ventilator and placed on an alternate ventilator with no injury reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction to section h6 evaluation code conclusion and component codes.H3 device evaluation summary: updated due to component return medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.It was reported while in use on a patient that this 980 ve ntilator continued to alarm, was unable to silence alarm, and went into buv (backup ventilation).The device was available for evaluation.The medtronic field service engineer evaluated the device and found relevant diagnostic codes and determine that the ventilator entered buv.Upon testing, the ventilator failed the the extended self-test (est).The field service engineer replaced the exhalation valve assembly.The ventilator passed all testing per manufacturer specifications at the time of service and was returned to the customer.The exhalation valve was returned to medtronic for further analysis.The component was visually inspected and functionally tested with no malfunction or product deficiency observed.The replaced component did resolve the issue in the field however, the returned component (exhalation valve assembly) was analyzed and tested satisfactorily.With the information available a likely cause could not be determined.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it has met all medtronic quality standards.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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