The patient was sedated and prepared for a transesophageal echocardiography (tee).
The probe was passed and the machine being used lost function.
The machine was shut down and rebooted but unable to obtain echo pictures.
The probe was removed from the patient and the machine was switched out.
The patient required additional medication and the probe was passed again.
Machine was checked out by philip's service a few hours after the occurrence and they determined the new tee probe was faulty.
A new probe was onsite the same day.
There was no patient harm.
Manufacturer response for tee probe, (brand not provided) (per site reporter).
Philip's service a few hours after the occurrence and determined the new tee probe was faulty.
I do not have a field report.
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