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MalfunctionMRZ

MEDFUSION

Received Apr 20, 2021

Report 3012307300-2021-03310 · MDR key 11695408

Device

Generic name

Syringe Pump

Manufacturer

St Paul

Model number

4000

Catalog number

4000-0101-51

Product problems

  • Device Alarm System
  • Device Alarm System

Patient

Not reported

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION COMPLETED ON A SMITHS MEDICAL SYRINGE INFUSION PUMPS/MEDFUSION 4000 PUMPS. THE REPORTED COMPLAINT OF TIME BASED BACK GROUND ERROR WAS NOT DUPLICATED WHEN POWERING THE DEVICE ON. HOWEVER, THE EVENT WAS DISCOVERED IN THE EVENT LOG. THE CAUSE WAS ISOLATED TO CUSTOMER DAMAGING MAIN BOARD DURING SUPER CAP. THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF DEVICE REVEALED, TOP AND BOTTOM CASES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. COUNTERFEIT SUPER FOUND IN MAIN PC BOARD. NO VISIBLE CONTAMINATION. ACTION WAS TAKEN TO REPLACE THE MAIN BOARD.

Description of Event or Problem

INFORMATION RECEIVED A SMITHS MEDICAL SYRINGE INFUSION PUMPS/MEDFUSION 4000 PUMPS ALARMED TIME BASE BACKGROUND ERROR. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EVENTS WERE REPORTED.