| Model Number |
840 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Battery Problem (2885)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Patient Involvement (2645); No Information (3190)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Covidien/medtronic has not received the suspect device/component from the customer for evaluation.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported an 840 ventilator had a faulty battery.Although requested, information pertaining to the use of the device at the time of the reported event and patient outcome (if applicable) has not been provided.A non-medtronic/covidien service provider replaced the battery and power supply.Medtronic/covidien was not authorized to repair the device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received, the customer stated that a non-medtronic battery was used at the time of the reported event.There was no patient involvement at the time of the reported event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A backup power source battery kit was returned to covidien/ medtronic¿s product analysis.A visual inspection of the returned components was performed, no notable conditions were found.The returned component was installed into a test ventilator for analysis; no errors were recorded in the diagnostic logs.An investigation was performed and the product analysis technician reported that no fault was found.In addition, a non-medtronic battery was received.No investigation was performed as it is a non-medtronic part.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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