| Model Number |
G1110001 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/11/2023
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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 user facility reported that during a patient procedure that the argon to their gi4000 electrosurgical unit was not firing (delivering argon) as expected.The user facility was not able to complete the case with the gi4000 esu.No report of injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The gi4000 esu unit subject of the event will be returned to the repair facility, cintron, for evaluation.A follow-up mdr will be submitted when additional information becomes available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned and evaluated by the repair facility.The reported event could not be duplicated.The unit was found to be operating properly and no repairs were required.The user manual for the gi4000 esu states, "when a fault displays on the screen, reset the gi4000 esu by turning the power on/off switch off and back on.If the fault clears the screen, the gi4000 esu can be put back into service.If the fault does not clear from the screen, contact steris customer service at (b)(6) or your local steris endoscopy electrosurgery specialist for a repair or replacement.The gi4000 esu should undergo preventive maintenance testing annually." no additional issues have been reported.
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