FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

POSEY HOOK & LOOP ALARM BELT LONG

MDR report key: 3888383 · Received April 16, 2014

Report

Report Number
2020362-2014-00146
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
April 16, 2014
Report Date
January 31, 2014
Manufacturer
J. T. POSEY COMPANY
Product Code
KMI
PMA / PMN Number
EXEMPT
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NJ, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

RESULTS: EVALUATION OF THE RETURNED PRODUCTS REVEALED THAT WHEN THE ALARM WAS TESTED WITH A KNOWN WORKING SENSOR BELT, THE ALARM PASSED FUNCTIONAL TESTS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE ALARM WAS TESTED WITH THE RETURNED SENSOR BELT, THE ALARM TURNED ON/OFF WHEN THE BELT WAS MOVED. NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED. THE RETURNED SENSOR BELT WAS RETESTED WITH A KNOWN WORKING ALARM, BUT THE RESULTS REMAIN THE SAME. THE TESTS REVEAL THAT THE SENSOR WIRES ARE BROKEN. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

CUSTOMER UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY OTHER INFO THAN THE ALARM IS BROKEN. THE DATE THE ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED IS UNKNOWN. NO PATIENT INCIDENT OR INJURY REPORTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
233650 POSEY HOOK & LOOP ALARM BELT LONG KMI J. T. POSEY COMPANY 8372L NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK ALARM, MODEL # 8350, SN (B)(4)