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This report is based solely on the customer¿s allegation that resulted in a patient fall.A review of the device history record could not be performed, since the product serial number was not provided.Product was not returned for evaluation, as the device was returned to hospital inventory.The unit worked as intended after the batteries were changed.The posey sitter on cue alarm is designed to maintain full function when there is a low battery alert until the batteries are completely depleted.The posey alarm will still sound and send a signal to the nurse call station as intended.The ifu warns the user to not allow batteries to deplete while in the alarm.Change batteries immediately when hearing the low battery chirp.The instructions for use (ifu) were reviewed and found to provide adequate instructions and warnings for safe and effective use of the device.The ifu states that to reduce the risk of serious injury or death, test the alarm and sensor for proper operation prior to putting in service with a patient, and each time before leaving the patient unattended.If the alarm and/or sensor do not function properly, remove the alarm and sensor from service and replace them with a properly functioning alarm and/or sensor.Do not use the alarm or sensor if it does not activate each time weight is removed from the sensor or the sensor belt is unfastened.At this time there is no evidence that a manufacturing non-conformity contributed to the reported complaint, and the instructions for use were reviewed and determined to provide adequate instructions and warnings for the safe and effective use of the device.Therefore, no corrective or preventative actions are necessary.All complaints are trended and reviewed by management on a monthly basis.As part of this monthly review, any excursion above the control limits for this failure mode will be assessed, documented and acted upon as warranted.Manufacturer reference file (b)(4).
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