VOCSN
Report
- Report Number
- 3013095415-2021-00021
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 20, 2021
- Date of Event
- November 19, 2019
- Report Date
- April 20, 2021
- Manufacturer
- VENTEC LIFE SYSTEMS, INC
- Product Code
- CBK
- PMA / PMN Number
- K162877
- Removal / Correction Number
- 3013095415-4/12/2021-001
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NY, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
H9: AFTER ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS BY VENTEC, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THERE IS A POTENTIAL RISK TO HEALTH ASSOCIATED WITH BLOWER CIRCUIT FAILURES RESULTING IN UNEXPECTED SHUT DOWNS AND/OR LOSS OF VENTILATION. AS A RESULT OF THIS INVESTIGATION, VENTEC HAS INITIATED A FIELD CORRECTIVE ACTION (REFERENCE CORRECTIONS AND REMOVALS NUMBER 3013095415-4/12/2021-001-R).
THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR AN INVESTIGATION. THE REPORTED EVENT OF UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN WAS CONFIRMED. THE INVESTIGATION DETERMINED AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILED ON THE MOTHERBOARD PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB), WHICH CAUSED THE UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN. AFTER REPLACING THE PCB, PROPER DEVICE OPERATION WAS OBSERVED THROUGH FUNCTIONAL AND PERFORMANCE TESTING.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DEVICE UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT DOWN WHILE A PATIENT WAS UNDER TREATMENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 589347 | VOCSN | VENTILATOR, CONTINUOUS, FACILITY USE | CBK | VENTEC LIFE SYSTEMS, INC | PRT-00490-001 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |