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The reported complaint of ua 45 (not at "home" position after power-on/restart) error message on the autopulse platform (sn (b)(4)) was confirmed during device power on and data archive review.It was determined that the root cause was due to the driveshaft not being at the "home" position as a result of user error.To remedy the issue, the driveshaft was rotated back to home position by using the administrative menu.The ap platform was tested and as expected, it passed all functional tests and ready for clinical use.Per the autopulse resuscitation system model 100 user guide, if the driveshaft is not at its home position when the autopulse is powered on.A user advisory - ua45 will occur.This user advisory will persist until the driveshaft is returned to its home position.To clear a user advisory - ua45, pull up on the lifeband until the chest bands are fully extended (thereby moving the driveshaft back to its home position), and then restart.During visual inspection, a damaged load plate cover was identified.This type of damage on the ap platform can occur due to normal wear and tear.The damaged part was replaced and unrelated to the reported complaint.The autopulse platform is a reusable device and was manufactured in august 2009.The device has been operating for 9 years and has exceeded its expected serviceable life of 5 years.During archive data review, multiple errors ua 45 (shaft not at "home" position) identified.Thus, confirming the reported complaint.Initial functional testing could not be performed due to ua 45 (not at "home" position after power-on/restart) displayed upon platform power on.Thus, confirming the reported complaint.Historical complaints were reviewed for service information related to the reported complaint and there was one similar complaint reported for autopulse serial number (b)(4).(b)(4) reported on (b)(6) 2014.The driveshaft was rotated to 'home" position to remedy the issue.
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