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Section e - distributor reported on behalf of the customer in section (b)(6), service manager (b)(6) issue identified during product analysis.H3: device evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based on all information received.It was reported that these 980 ventilators generated an extended self test (est) failure diagnostic code with an "inspiratory auto zero solenoid not operational" message.The device was available for evaluation.The service personnel (sp) inspected the ventilator, confirmed the reported issue and based on the code replaced the inspiratory flow module (ifm) printed circuit board assembly (pcba).The ventilator passed all calibrations and tests as per the manufacturer's specifications at the time of service.One ifm pcba was returned for failure investigation.The part was visually inspected and no anomalies were observed.The part was attached to the test ventilator and powered up but failed the est circuit pressure test ¿inspiratory autozero solenoid not operational¿.After a thorough investigation, a faulty autozero solenoid (so1) on the ifm pcba was identified.If an so1 failure were to occur while in use on a patient, the ventilator response would be to enter backup ventilation (buv).The cause of the event was identified as a faulty autozero solenoid (so1) on the ifm pcba.There is an existing previous internal i nvestigation regarding this issue.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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