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Section e initial reporter cannot be provided due to japanese privacy regulations.Japan medtronic personnel reported event to manufacturer on behalf of the customer.H3 device evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.It was reported that during servicing, the shutdown alarm generated by this ht70 ventilator sounded in "short time" when the unit was powered off.One control board was returned to medtronic for analysis.Visual inspection showed no anomalies.Capacitor c159 voltage measurement indicated a drained capacitor, confirming the c159 on control board was faulty.Failure of c159 could result in the shutdown alarm failing to annunciate.The cause of the reported event was isolated to a faulty c159 on the control board.This ventilator is in the scope of a field corrective action (fca).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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