| Model Number |
710302 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Obstruction of Flow (2423)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/09/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Following the reported event, the device was sent to the manufacturer for evaluations and repairs.The coefficient endoscopic insufflator® system operator's manual (732223) gives the user the following information if the unit does not deliver co2.Possible cause: "coefficient endoscopic insufflator flow rate incorrect.To check the coefficient endoscopic insufflator's ability to deliver co2 to the patient, follow these verification steps: after powering-up and making sure that your coefficient endoscopic insufflator is connected to the co2 supply tank, depress the volume reset button, zero will appear in the volume liters display.Set the mode selector switch to free flow.Disconnect the tubing set if connected.Press the flow stop/run button to start.Using a wrist watch with a second hand or a stop watch, allow the unit to deliver 3.0 liters of co2.The unit should reach this volume between 50 and 70 seconds.During this time interval, place your finger near the gas output.You should feel co2 exiting from the coefficient endoscopic insufflator".Steris is pending the report of the evaluations.A follow-up report will be submitted when additional information becomes available.No additional issues have been reported.
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Event or Problem Description
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The user facility reported that during a patient procedure the flow rate on their coefficient endoscopic insufflator system was low.A procedure delay was reported due to the low flow rate.The procedure was completed successfully and no injuries were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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In lieu of having the device return to be repaired at steris, the customer spoke with a steris product specialist and were retrained on the instructions concerning flow rate.The customer confirmed that the device was operating to specifications and returned to service.No additional issues have been reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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