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    Hazard Notice: Hewlett Packard Codemaster XL+, XL and Xe Defibrillator/Monitors: Potential Power Supply Failure

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    Some Hewlett Packard defibrillator/monitors manufactured before June 1999 may suffer power supply failure. Staff should perform daily checks to identify failures, including verifying that power indicators light quickly. Defibrillators with failed power supplies should be removed from use until repaired.

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    Some Hewlett Packard defibrillator/monitors manufactured before June 1999 may suffer power supply failure. Staff should perform daily checks to identify failures, including verifying that power indicators light quickly. Defibrillators with failed power supplies should be removed from use until repaired.

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    Some Hewlett Packard defibrillator/monitors manufactured before June 1999 may suffer power supply failure. Staff should perform daily checks to identify failures, including verifying that power indicators light quickly. Defibrillators with failed power supplies should be removed from use until repaired.

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    Some Hewlett Packard defibrillator/monitors manufactured before June 1999 may suffer power supply failure. Staff should perform daily checks to identify failures, including verifying that power indicators light quickly. Defibrillators with failed power supplies should be removed from use until repaired.

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    HAZARD NOTICE

    By arrangement with the NHS in Scotland, Management Executive

    HAZ(SC)99/03
    HEWLETT PACKARD CODEMASTER XL+, XL AND XE 18 AUG 1999
    DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITORS : Medical Devices
    POTENTIAL POWER SUPPLY FAILURE Page 1 of 2 Pages

    SUMMARY

    Some Hewlett Packard CodeMaster XL+ (M1722A/B), XL (M1723A/B) defibrillator/monitors and CodeMaster
    XE (M1724A) defibrillators manufactured prior to 16 June 1999 may suffer failure of the power supply.
    Routine operational and preventative maintenance checks should be carried out to identify faults.

    BACKGROUND

    1. Reports have been received from users and from Hewlett Packard regarding failures of the low voltage
    power supply in CodeMaster XL+ (M1722A/B) and XL (M1723A/B) defibrillator/monitors. Most failures
    have been detected during (daily / shift) operational checks and routine preventative maintenance. In one
    report the power supply failed while monitoring a patient during the night, resulting in a ‘LOW BATTERY’
    alarm.

    2. Early stages of the failure mode can be identified by the ‘AC POWER’ and ‘BATT CHRG’ indicators
    taking several seconds to come on when the unit is first connected to the mains power.

    3. Imminent / complete failure of the power supply can be identified while the defibrillator is in use or during
    required operational checks. Failure is indicated when the ‘AC POWER’ and ‘BATT CHRG’ indicators do
    not light when the defibrillator is connected to mains power .

    4. Once the power supply has failed, the defibrillator can only operate using the battery’s existing charge. The
    battery will not be recharged. The ‘LOW BATTERY’ message and audible alarm should give the user
    sufficient time to take the defibrillator out of service.

    5. Hewlett Packard are implementing reliability improvements to the CodeMaster series power supply assembly
    (M1722-69530). They have identified a capacitor in the mains start-up circuit that may be adversely affected
    by higher ambient temperatures present when connected to the higher mains voltage typically found in the
    UK. Over time a small number of these capacitors may fail, resulting in the symptoms described above. The
    latest version of the power supply has been fitted with a capacitor which is less sensitive to these higher
    temperatures. Revised support parts were made available and new defibrillators fitted with the upgraded
    power supply since 16 June 1999.

    ACTION

    6. This notice should be brought to the attention of all appropriate managers, staff and users.

    Suggested Distribution Accident & Emergency Coronary Care Units Device Managers
    Estates/Facilities General Medical Practitioners Health Centres Intensive Therapy Units
    Medical Electronics Medical Physics Operating Departments Resuscitation Teams
    Risk Management Safety Officers Wards

    SCOTTISH HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES


    Gyle Square Edinburgh EH12 9EB
    A Division of the National Service Scotland for NHSScotland
    CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 0131 314 0722
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    HAZARD NOTICE
    By arrangement with the NHS in Scotland, Management Executive

    HAZ(SC)99/03
    HEWLETT PACKARD CODEMASTER XL+, XL AND XE 18 AUG 1999
    DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITORS : Medical Devices
    POTENTIAL POWER SUPPLY FAILURE Page 2 of 2 Pages

    7. Staff should be made aware of the potential failure of the power supply in Hewlett Packard CodeMaster
    XL+, XL defibrillator/monitors as well as CodeMaster XE (M1724A) defibrillators.

    8. The failure mode can be detected by carrying out the ‘shift’ and ‘daily’ Operational Checks stipulated by the
    manufacturer in their User’s Guide. It will also be detected during routine maintenance as specified in the
    Service Manual. The defibrillator should be connected to the mains supply to verify the following failure
    symptoms:

    a) ‘AC POWER’ and ‘BATT CHRG’ indicators remain OFF, or


    b) ‘AC POWER’ and ‘BATT CHRG’ indicators remain OFF for several seconds and then turn ON (slow
    start-up)

    9. If any of the above symptoms are detected and the integrity of the power supply cord and mains supply is
    confirmed, the defibrillator power supply is likely to be faulty. The defibrillator should be removed from
    use if possible, until a replacement power supply can be fitted. If the defibrillator has to remain in use for
    monitoring purposes, clinical staff should remain in close proximity in order to be able to receive audible
    and visual ‘LOW BATTERY’ alarms.

    10. If failure symptoms are not present, the required Operational Checks and routine preventative maintenance
    should continue to be carried out. These procedures include those necessary to ensure that CodeMaster
    batteries are kept fully charged and maintained.

    11. The Hewlett Packard Healthcare Response Centre should be contacted at the address given under Enquiries
    to arrange for replacement of power supply assemblies.

    ENQUIRIES

    Enquiries to the manufacturer and requests for replacement power supply assemblies should be addressed to :

    Mr Brian Wood
    Hewlett Packard Ltd.
    Cain Road
    Bracknell
    Berks
    RG12 1HN

    Tel: 01344 366333 HP Healthcare Response Centre


    Fax: 01344 361607

    SCOTTISH HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES


    Gyle Square Edinburgh EH12 9EB
    A Division of the National Service Scotland for NHSScotland
    CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 0131 314 0722
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