| Catalog Number |
03666794001 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Image Display Error/Artifact (1304); Battery Problem (2885)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/19/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The meter was requested to be returned.The investigation is ongoing.
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Event or Problem Description
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There was an allegation of a display issue with the coaguchek xs meter.The meter displays six marks across the results field.The reporter alleged the marks "look like a speaker but it is going across the results field".A display check was performed and the marks were present in the results fields.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reporter's meter was recived for investigation and the device could not be powered on.The battery contacts and the circuit board were found to be contaminated by liquid (leaked battery) which has penetrated / corroded solder contacts.This contamination affects the battery contacts on the circuit board, which are interrupted, and affects the contacts of the controller.The investigation determined the root cause was contamination of the contacts due to improper handling or maintenance.
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