MalfunctionFRI
SECA 703
Received Feb 12, 2020 · Event occurred Feb 10, 2020
Report 9699166 · MDR key 9699166
Device
Product problems
- Material Twisted/Bent
- Protective Measures Problem
Patient
0 DA
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OF THE SECA SCALES BEING USE ON SECA SCALES MODEL 703 AND 727 ARE STARTING TO KNOT, TWIST, AND BREAK. ALL THESE SYMPTOMS ARE STARTING TO CAUSE SECA POWER SUPPLY CORDS TO FAIL AT HIGHER RATES AND COULD DEVELOP INTO SAFETY ISSUES FOR USERS AND/OR PATIENTS. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR SCALE, STAND-ON, PATIENT, SECA 703 (PER SITE REPORTER). MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE POWER CORD DESIGN AND ITS FRAGILE CONSTRUCTION.