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MalfunctionIOY

SUPPORT ARM 176

Received Dec 11, 2023 · Event occurred Nov 20, 2023

Report 8010042-2023-02417 · MDR key 18300177

Device

Generic name

Support, Arm

Model number

SUPPORT ARM 176

Catalog number

6405976

Product problems

  • Material Integrity Problem
  • Material Integrity Problem

Patient

Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE VENTILATOR'S SUPPORT ARM. THE VENTILATOR WAS INVESTIGATED ON SITE BY OUR FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER AND ISSUE RESOLVED BY REPLACING THE BROKEN SUPPORT ARM. HOWEVER, NO PART RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. THEREFORE, NO ROOT CAUSE CAN BE ESTABLISHED.

Description of Event or Problem

MANUFACTURER'S REF. #: (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE VENTILATOR'S SUPPORT ARM. NO MORE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED. MANUFACTURER'S REF. #: (B)(4).