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TERUMO ULTRASONIC AIR SENSOR

Received Jul 13, 2006 · Event occurred Jun 14, 2006

Report 1828100-2006-00259 · MDR key 739356

Device

Generic name

Air Bubble Detector

Model number

5773

Catalog number

5773

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Sensor problems

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, THE AIR DETECTION SENSOR ISSUED AN AIR DETECTION ALARM, EVEN THOUGH AIR WAS NOT PRESENT, REQUIRING IT TO BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

EVALUATION ANTICIPATED, BUT NOT YET BEGUN.