| Model Number |
AFFINITI CVX ULTRASOUND SYSTEM |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Unintended System Motion (1430)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/03/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported the control panel could not be locked in place on their affiniti ultrasound system while transporting the unit within the user facility.The failure occurred outside of clinical use and no patient or user was harmed as a result of the issue.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A philips service engineer replaced the bushing to repair the system.The system was put back into service with no additional issues reported post-repair.A thorough investigation was performed to identify the root cause of the reported issue.The engineering team determined the failure was caused by a hardware issue in the articulating arm latching mechanism preventing the locking solenoid from fully engaging.
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