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MalfunctionLHC

WARMFLO

Received Apr 11, 2008 · Event occurred Mar 17, 2008

Report 2936999-2008-00135 · MDR key 1029052

Device

Generic name

Irrigation Pump

Catalog number

IRRIGATION PUMP

Product problems

  • Component(s), broken
  • Crack

Patient

Not reported

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CALLER STATED THE HINGE BROKE AND THE DOOR IS CRACKED ON A WARMFLO IRRIGATION PUMP. THE MODEL WAS NOT SPECIFIED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THERE IS NO DEVICE RETURNING FOR FAILURE INVESTIGATION. THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER IS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURE'S DIRECTIONS FOR USE STATES UNDER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE: MONTHLY, THE USER SHOULD: EXAMINE ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES FOR CRACKS WHICH MAY OCCUR (E.G. DUE TO USE OF IMPROPER CLEANING SOLUTIONS). IF CRACKS ARE OBSERVED, REMOVE THE AUTOMATIC PRESSURE INFUSOR FROM SERVICE AND REPLACE THE DAMAGED PART(S).