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MalfunctionMLD

CARDIOCAP 5

Received Jun 16, 2017 · Event occurred May 19, 2017

Report 9610105-2017-00041 · MDR key 6647391

Device

Generic name

Monitor, St Segment With Alarm

Product problems

  • Smoking
  • Smoking

Patient

Not reported

  • No Patient Involvement
  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DATE OF DEVICE MANUFACTURE IS NOT AVAILABLE. GE HEALTHCARE'S ENGINEERING TEAM HAS CONFIRMED THE ISSUE LIES IN A COMPONENT (FET V8) FAILURE OF THE DEVICE POWER SUPPLY DUE TO WEAR OUT. THERE IS NO RISK OF FIRE RELATED TO THIS ISSUE. THE DEVICE WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO THE CUSTOMER.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THE DEVICE EMITTED SMOKE WHEN IT WAS POWERED ON BY THE USER. THE DEVICE WAS NOT CONNECTED TO A PATIENT WHEN THE ISSUE OCCURRED.