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MalfunctionMLD

CARDIOCAP 5

Received Feb 17, 2015 · Event occurred Jan 21, 2015

Report 9610105-2015-00004 · MDR key 4520706

Device

Generic name

Monitor, St Segment With Alarm

Product problems

  • Device Emits Odor
  • Smoking

Patient

5 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED A BURNING SMELL AND BLACK SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPROMISE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

MANUFACTURE DATE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. GE HEALTHCARE'S INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RECEIVED FAULTY SMOKING PART WAS A CC5 POWER SUPPLY MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THE COMPONENTS NEAR FET V8 WERE FOUND TO BE BURNED. THE ROOT CAUSE IS A WEAR OUT PHENOMENA. THE CC5 MONITOR POWER SUPPLY WAS REPLACED.