inforMED
MalfunctionIOY

SUPPORT ARM 179

Received Jun 29, 2021

Report 8010042-2021-01547 · MDR key 12088426

Device

Generic name

Support, Arm

Model number

SUPPORT ARM 179

Catalog number

6882001

Product problems

  • Mechanical Problem
  • Mechanical Problem

Patient

Prefer Not To Disclose

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE VENTILATOR WAS WAS INVESTIGATED BY OUR FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER ON-SITE. THE SUPPORT ARM WAS IDENTIFIED DEFECTIVE. NO PART HAS BEEN RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION. THE CAUSE OF THE REPORTED COMPONENT FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED IN THIS INVESTIGATION.

Description of Event or Problem

MANUFACTURER REF#: (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT HANDLE OF THE SUPPORT ARM COMES OFF. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. MANUFACTURER'S REF. #: (B)(4).