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PHILIPS TC02 MODULE

Received Jun 22, 2010 · Event occurred May 25, 2010

Report 9610816-2010-00213 · MDR key 1736060

Device

Model number

M1018A

Product problems

  • Incorrect Measurement
  • Failure to Calibrate

Patient

Not reported

  • Death

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE CUSTOMER ALLEGED THAT THE TCGAS MODULE FAILED TO CALIBRATE PROPERLY AND FAILED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE MEASUREMENT DATA. THE AVAILABLE INFO DOES NOT SUPPORT THAT THERE WAS ANY DEVICE MALFUNCTION OR THAT THE USE OF THIS DEVICE WAS A FACTOR IN A DEATH. PHILIPS IS IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING ADD'L INFO REGARDING THIS INCIDENT AND THE COMPLAINT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. A FINAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER ALLEGED THAT THE TCGAS MODULE FAILED TO CALIBRATE PROPERLY AND FAILED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE MEASUREMENT DATA.