Catalog Number IAP-0500 |
Device Problems
Low Battery (2584); Battery Problem (2885)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 12/05/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported by the rn that during patient transport to the radiology department, the battery on the pump "died" on the way back.The rn called the clinical support specialist (css) to ask about changing out the battery while it is running on the patient.The css explained to the rn that it is not possible to change the battery out while it is running on the patient.The rn stated that there was no harm to the patient during all of this.They discussed changing the pump out, and then sending this pump to bio-med to have the battery replaced there if necessary.There was no patient death or serious injury.No medical intervention was required.Additional information received from the charge nurse stated the pump was not switched off the patient.The patient remained on the pump until the next day and the pump was then discontinued.Patient outcome was fine.Pump was sent to biomed to have the battery changed out.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Teleflex did not receive the device for investigation.The reported complaint of "pump shut off on battery power" is not able to be confirmed.The pump was due for preventative maintenance, therefor, the hospital biomed replaced the battery.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the lot number/serial number with no relevant findings.The device passed all manufacturing specifications prior to release.The reported complaint will be monitored for any developing trends.
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Event Description
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It was reported by the rn that during patient transport to the radiology department, the battery on the pump "died" on the way back.The rn called the clinical support specialist (css) to ask about changing out the battery while it is running on the patient.The css explained to the rn that it is not possible to change the battery out while it is running on the patient.The rn stated that there was no harm to the patient during all of this.They discussed changing the pump out, and then sending this pump to bio-med to have the battery replaced there if necessary.There was no patient death or serious injury.No medical intervention was required.Additional information received from the charge nurse stated the pump was not switched off the patient.The patient remained on the pump until the next day and the pump was then discontinued.Patient outcome was fine.Pump was sent to biomed to have the battery changed out.
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