| Catalog Number |
03666794001 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Display Difficult to Read (1181); Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare (1487)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/22/2023
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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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We received an allegation of a display issue on a coaguchek xs meter.During a display check for results in the meter memory, the customer alleged the display was faded.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Section e3: occupation is patient/consumer.The meter was requested for investigation.The meter was received for investigation.The investigation is ongoing.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation of the returned meter found the battery contacts and the printed circuit board (pcb) were contaminated by liquid which penetrated/corroded the solder contacts.This affects the battery contacts on the circuit board causing the issue observed by the customer.The event was due to contamination of the contacts due to improper handling or maintenance.
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