MalfunctionMLD
CARDIOCAP 5
Received Aug 16, 2012 · Event occurred Jul 19, 2012
Report 9610105-2012-00029 · MDR key 2705417
Device
Generic name
Multi-parameter Patient Monitor
Manufacturer
Ge Healthcare FinlandProduct problems
- Detachment Of Device Component
- Component Falling
- Component Missing
Patient
Not reported
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THE CARDIOCAP 5 WAS BEING MOVED AND BUMPED INTO SOMETHING CAUSING THE MONITOR TO FALL FORWARD, HOWEVER, IT WAS CAUGHT BY STAFF. THE STAFF REPORTS THE MOUNTING CLIP THAT HOLDS THE DEVICE IN PLACE WAS MISSING, THOUGH THE CLIP WAS PRESENT WHEN INSTALLED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PT INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.