Model Number NA:IRC5PO2V |
Device Problems
Material Discolored (1170); Material Deformation (2976); Explosion (4006)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was manufactured in march 2017 making it roughly 1 year and 10 months old at the time of the event.This device has an expected life of 3 years.The device is currently in the process of being returned to invacare for investigation.Pictures were provided which showed: the product tank cap which is composed of nylon (plastic) appeared to be broken into pieces, the pressure regulator appeared to be damaged, and discoloration and deformation of the tubing coming from the sieve beds was visible.Based on the available information this failure mode appears to have been previously identified and investigated.The investigation activities concluded that the failure is unlikely to occur, the system must experience multiple faults to result in the failure observed.When the system is operating under normal conditions or a single fault condition the failure is unlikely.Invacare has updated the concentrator's components to prevent potential recurrence of this issue.An update will be provided if any new information is obtained.
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Event Description
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The reporter stated the top of the product tank and the pressure regulator had come off in pieces causing the cabinet casing to break into two pieces, and sieve dust was throughout the unit.The end user was not in the room at the time, and no injury was alleged.The unit was a rental unit.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Further inspection was completed on the irc5po2v concentrator.The evaluation confirmed the allegation that the product tank was involved in an over-pressurization event.The product tank cap was fragmented, and the sound box was deformed.The pe valve tubing was discolored and had a hole present indicating the tubing experienced an overheating event.The shroud was fractured along the seam and the control panel, hour meter, and power switch were displaced.The evidence supports this event was contained within the shroud of the concentrator.Based on the available information this failure mode appears to have been previously identified and investigated.The investigation activities concluded that the failure is unlikely to occur, the system must experience multiple faults to result in the failure observed.When the system is operating under normal conditions or a single fault condition the failure is unlikely.Invacare has updated the concentrator's components to prevent potential recurrence of this issue.
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Event Description
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The reporter stated the top of the product tank and the pressure regulator had come off in pieces causing the cabinet casing to break into two pieces, and sieve dust was throughout the unit.The end user was not in the room at the time, and no injury was alleged.The unit was a rental unit.
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