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MalfunctionDTY

TERUMO CDI 100 MONITOR

Received Jul 3, 2012 · Event occurred Jun 5, 2015

Report 1828100-2012-00964 · MDR key 2647769

Device

Model number

100

Catalog number

100

Product problems

  • Failure to Charge
  • Material Rupture
  • Battery Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE USER FACILITY'S BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BIOMED) REPORTED THAT THE UNIT WAS NOT CHARGING. THE BATTERY HAD EXPLODED ON ONE SIDE OF THE BATTERY. THE CUSTOMER WAS UNCERTAIN WHEN THIS ISSUE WAS REALIZED BUT REPORTED; "AS A RESULT, AN ALTERNATE DEVICE WAS EMPLOYED AND THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY, THERE WERE NO DELAYS, NO BLOOD LOSS OR NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT".

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION IN PROCESS, BUT NOT YET COMPLETED.