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The initial regulatory report was submitted under retrospective summary report e2017032.Unique complaint identification number: (b)(4) device evaluation summary: the customer replaced the pump assembly, performed calibration and performance verification testing per the service manual.The unit passed all the tests.One pump/manifold assembly for the newport ht70 ventilator was received for failure analysis.The reported symptom could not be duplicated but a different symptom was observed.The subassembly was installed into an ht70 test bed.The unit under testing (uut) was powered up and successfully completed the power on self test (post).The device was set to standard test settings per the ht70 service manual and ventilation was initiated.During ventilation, no abnormal noise was observed, but the device issued a "low pressure" alarm.A circuit check was performed.The uut failed the circuit check.The pump was removed from the test bed and disassembled.During destructive analysis, three of the four inlet check valve were observed have a torn silicone component.This would have a caused a leak in the system, causing a circuit check failure.The reported symptom of an abnormal noise could not be duplicated, but a different symptom of a "low pressure" alarm was observed.The "low pressure" alarm was caused by a torn silicone component of the inlet check valves.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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