Device Problem
Fitting Problem (2183)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 05/18/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that biomed had an arctic sun device which received a low pressure alarm.Nurse had two pads connected but the connector would not connect.Water did not flow through the pads.It was stated that the biomed still had the same issue with the device.Biomed just did a calibration and passed but when using the fluid delivery line and pads it did not reach -7.0psi, mss recommended the biomed to use a shunt line for this test and set the target to 28 degrees.Mss also recommended the 2000 hour preventive maintenance because the device had 4342.8 system hours.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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Event Description
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It was reported that biomed had an arctic sun device which received a low pressure alarm.Nurse had two pads connected but the connector would not connect.Water did not flow through the pads.It was stated that the biomed still had the same issue with the device.Biomed just did a calibration and passed but when using the fluid delivery line and pads it did not reach -7.0psi, mss recommended the biomed to use a shunt line for this test and set the target to 28 degrees.Mss also recommended the 2000 hour preventive maintenance because the device had 4342.8 system hours.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be due to "improper design of pad connector".It is unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.Based on patient code 2645 the product was not used on the patient.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The product catalog number and the lot number for this device are unknown.Therefore, bd is unable to determine the associated labeling to review.The device was not returned.
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