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MalfunctionDPZ

OXIMAX N-595 PULSE OXIMETER

Received Mar 28, 2014 · Event occurred Mar 1, 2014

Report 2936999-2014-00210 · MDR key 3817474

Device

Generic name

Pulse Oximeter

Manufacturer

Covidien

Model number

N-595

Catalog number

N-595

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

RECEIVED A REPORT THS THE N595 HAD NO AUDIO, NO POST (POWER ON SELF-TEST) TONE WAS HEARD WHEN UNIT WAS TURNED ON. CUSTOMER STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO ISOLATE THE FAILURE TO THE MAIN PCB OF THE UNIT. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). NO PRODUCT WAS RETURNED TO COVIDIEN FOR EVALUATION. CUSTOMER STATED THAT THE MONITOR WILL BE REMOVED FROM HOSPITAL USE.