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MalfunctionDPZ

OXIMAX N-560 PULSE OXIMETER

Received Feb 28, 2014 · Event occurred Feb 3, 2014

Report 2936999-2014-00195 · MDR key 3826524

Device

Generic name

Pulse Oximeter

Manufacturer

Mediana

Model number

N-560

Catalog number

N560

Product problems

  • Mechanical Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). NO PRODUCT RETURNED TO COVIDIEN. A SIMILAR INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN PERFORMED IN 2936999-2013-00113, (B)(4). SERIAL NUMBER PRECEDES A PREVENTIVE ACTION TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER.

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE PULSE WASN'T PROPERLY DISPLAYED WITH SEGMENTS NOT LIT. DISTRIBUTOR CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE FRONT PCB BOARD. NO PT WAS INVOLVED.