SUPPORT ARM 179
Received Feb 8, 2024 · Event occurred Jan 29, 2024
Report 8010042-2024-00260 · MDR key 18667379
Device
Generic name
Support, Arm
Manufacturer
Maquet Critical Care AbModel number
SUPPORT ARM 179Catalog number
6882001
Product problems
- Fracture
- Fracture
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUPPORT ARM HOLDING THE PATIENT TUBES BROKE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. MANUFACTURER'S REF #: (B)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
BASED ON THE PROVIDED PROBLEM DESCRIPTION, PHOTOS, AND THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER, IT HAS BEEN CLARIFIED THAT THE SUPPORT ARM HAS BEEN BROKEN. THE USER REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE PART AND PUT BACK THE UNIT FOR USAGE. ACCORDING TO SUPPORT ARM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, IN THE SPECIFICATION OF THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY, IT IS STATED HOW MANY KILOGRAMS CAN BE LOADED DEPENDING ON THE ANGLE OF USE OF THE ACCESSORIES (MAX. APPROX. 3 KG). THE ROOT CAUSE TO THE REPORTED ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.