| Model Number |
1119867 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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| Date of Event |
07/11/2016
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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.The device was not in patient use.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 blower motor was 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.The blower motor was 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.
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