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MalfunctionKDP

AMVEX

Received Jul 16, 2009

Report 9617620-2009-01004 · MDR key 1488180

Device

Generic name

Integrated Flowmeter

Manufacturer

Amvex

Model number

FI-C15UO-DD

Product problems

  • Nonstandard Device
  • Failure to Shut Off

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

(B) (4): THE UNIT WILL NOT SHUT OFF AT "ZERO" POSITION. THE COMPLAINT DID NOT REPORT THAT THERE WAS ANY ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR PTS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE FLOWMETERS LEAKED AT "CLOSED" POSITION DUE TO MANUFACTURE ASSEMBLY ERROR. AMVEX HAS INITIATED A RECALL THE SUSPECTED UNITS.

Remedial action

  • Recall