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MalfunctionKDP

VAVD CONTROLLER

Received Jan 29, 2015 · Event occurred Jan 25, 2013

Report 8010762-2014-01038 · MDR key 4461738

Device

Generic name

Regulator, Vacuum

Model number

70102.2005

Catalog number

70102.2005

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash

Patient

Not reported

  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2013 AT (B)(6) REPORTED THAT THE VACUUM CONTROLLER (VAVD) SERIAL NUMBER: (B)(4) HAD INTERMITTENT LEAKAGE ISSUES. A COUPLE OF MEMBRANE KITS WERE FITTED AND THE CONTROLLER WORKED FINE FOR WEEKS/MONTHS, THEN FOR NO REASON STRUGGLED TO MAINTAIN VACUUM. ORIGINAL MEMBRANES WERE FOUND TO BE CLEAN & WITH NO SPLITS/DAMAGE. REFERENCE: RMA 7023003260

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

MAQUET MEDICAL SYSTEM, USA SUBMITS THIS REPORT ON BEHALF OF THE LEGAL MANUFACTURER OF THE DEVICE MAQUET CARDIOPULMONARY (B)(4). SERVICE REPORT (B)(4) WAS GENERATED FOR THIS EVENT. THE PRESSURE RELIEF WAS CORRECTED AND THE DEVICE TESTED PER THE SERVICE PROTOCOL. (B)(4).