| Model Number |
1040007 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Inoperable (1663); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
02/10/2016
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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 ventilator was returned to the manufacturer for service.There was no harm or injury reported.During the evaluation of the device at the manufacturer's service center, a "ventilator inoperative" code was found in the ventilator's downloaded error log.The device's system board and blower motor were replaced to address the issue.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturer previously reported a failure of the blower motor and system board.The blower motor and system board were returned to the manufacturer's quality assurance laboratory for further investigation.During the investigation the root cause of the blower motor failing was due to seized bearings.The system board was evaluated by the manufacturer and the root cause was found to be a shorted voltage regulator (u2).
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