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MalfunctionDPZ

OXIMAX N-560 PULSE OXIMETER

Received May 5, 2014 · Event occurred Jan 13, 2014

Report 2936999-2014-00397 · MDR key 3901649

Device

Generic name

Pulse Oximeter

Manufacturer

Mediana

Model number

N-560

Catalog number

N560

Product problems

  • No Display/Image

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). THE FAULT WAS FOUND WITH THE FRONT PCB BOARD, AND THE FRONT PCB BOARD WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURE DATE OF THE PRODUCT PRECEDES A SUPPLIER CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR THIS REPORTED FAILURE.

Description of Event or Problem

COVIDIEN-(B)(4) SERVICE CENTER RECEIVED A REPORT OF AN N-560 THAT COULD NOT DISPLAY THE SEGMENTS OF THE SATURATION VALUE. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WHEN THE DEVICE WAS NOT BEING USED ON A PATIENT.