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MalfunctionCCM

MGC DIAGNOSTICS

Received Nov 3, 2020 · Event occurred Jul 16, 2020

Report 10778673 · MDR key 10778673

Device

Generic name

Plethysmograph, Pressure

Model number

830008-902

Product problems

  • Failure to Calibrate

Patient

Not reported

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE THE PULMONARY FUNCTION TECHNOLOGIST (PFT), TECHNOLOGIST ATTEMPTED TO CALIBRATE THE DEVICE USING A CALIBRATED TEST SYRINGE IT FAILED TO CALIBRATE. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR PLETHYSMOGRAPH, BODY, PLATINUM ELITE RDX (PER SITE REPORTER). PLEASE REPLACE THE FLOW BOARD.