| Model Number |
ARDEQT239016A |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/12/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided following the conclusion of the investigation.Event site name: staten island university hospital h3 other text : device not returned to manufacturer.
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Event or Problem Description
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On (b)(6), 2023 getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical equipment - s/e bras simple salms.It was stated the monitor arm had broken and monitor had become detached.Photographic evidence confirmed that issue and also indicated that paint was damaged on monitor arm.There was no injury reported, however, we decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as any parts or particles falling off into sterile field or during procedure may cause contamination or serious injury.
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Event or Problem Description
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Manufacturer's reference number (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The correction of d4 catalog #, d4 version or model #, d4 serial #, h3a device evaluated by mfg, h3b device not eval provide code and h3c if other provide code-explain deems required.This is based on the internal evaluation.Previous d4 catalog # ard567910921.Corrected d4 catalog # ardeqt239016a.Previous d4 version or model # ard567910921.Corrected d4 version or model # ardeqt239016a.Previous d4 serial # (b)(6).Corrected d4 serial # (b)(6).Previous h3a device evaluated by mfg: no.Corrected h3a device evaluated by mfg: yes.Previous h3b device not eval provide code: other.Corrected h3b device not eval provide code: none.Previous h3c if other provide code-explain: device not returned to manufacturer.Corrected h3c if other provide code-explain: none.On 12th october 2023 getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical equipment - eqt.It was stated the monitor arm had broken and monitor had become detached.Photographic evidence confirmed that issue and also indicated that paint was damaged on monitor arm.There was no injury reported, however, we decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as any parts or particles falling off into sterile field or during procedure may cause contamination or serious injury.It was established that when the event occurred, the surgical equipment did not meet its specification and in this way the device contributed to event.There is no information if the claimed device was being used for patient treatment or diagnosis when the event took place.Root cause analysis was performed by subject matter expert: while moving the monitors with handle the junction between the lower monitor and the monitor holder had broken and monitor had become detached.All tests performed during the product project showed that this equipment is compliant with the standard 60601-1 and 60601-2-41.Those tests are described in the report re22-155.Regarding this case the most likely root cause is a violent strength (shock) applied on the back side of the screen.The welding is not involved.Getinge shall continue to monitor for any further events of this nature and does not propose any further action at this time.
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