| Catalog Number |
191130 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/09/2026
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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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A user facility's biomedical technician (bmt) reported that a 2008t hemodialysis (hd) machine¿s heparin pump was not working and arcing was observed on the distribution board.A fme field service technician (fst) was called onsite and confirmed the arcing as well as discoloration on the heating block and signs that the wires had loosened causing a buildup of heat.The fst replaced the distribution board to resolve the issues.Machine functional tests were completed and passed onsite after repair.It is unknown if there was patient involvement, blood loss, patient serious injury or adverse event.The complaint device is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Multiple attempts have been made to contact the customer to obtain additional information related to the reported event.At this time, no additional information has been provided.
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Event or Problem Description
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A user facility's biomedical technician (bmt) reported that a 2008t hemodialysis (hd) machine¿s heparin pump was not working.During repair the bmt observed arcing and discoloration marks on the 8-pin component of the distribution board.The bmt reported that there was no melting, burning smell, smoke, spark, or flame observed.The machine has not had any past problems with failing the electrical leakage test and there was no damage observed to any other components.The machine has approximately 2,200 hours and is plugged into a hospital grade ground-fault circuit interrupter (gfci) outlet.A fme field service technician (fst) was called onsite and confirmed the arcing as well as discoloration on the heating block and signs that the wires had loosened causing a buildup of heat.The fst replaced the distribution board to resolve the issues.Machine functional tests were completed and passed onsite after repair.There was blood loss, patient serious injury or adverse events reported.The complaint device is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The plant investigation is in process.A supplemental mdr will be submitted upon completion of this activity. .
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5.The plant investigation is in process.A supplemental mdr will be submitted upon completion of this activity. .
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