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Model Number 24502082 |
Device Problem
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 04/14/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The returned breast pump did not function within the specifications.The returned batteries were damaged.It was visually confirmed that a dark grey substance resembling battery acid was present on the external pump housing, battery compartment area, and battery cover.Upon further investigation, it was found that battery was installed backwards in the battery compartment.Additional testing confirmed that batteries may leak when the battery is placed incorrectly, with the positive and negative end reversed.
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Event Description
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Customer contacted ameda, inc.On (b)(6) 2016 to report using batteries to power on her purely yours breast pump since she misplaced the ac adapter.She states hearing sizzling sounds coming from the battery compartment while pumping.Customer turned the pump off, opened the battery compartment and found batteries had exploded, resulting in black fluid leaking inside the compartment.She immediately closed the compartment door, preventing the leaking fluid from spilling out onto her property or herself.Therefore no injury or burn occurred in this event.
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