
Smiths Medical · Model BCI Autocorr Plus
SpO2 Waveform Optional Nurse Call Interface w/PC and/or Polysomnograph available Advanced patented digital oximetry technology.
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Symptoms: No saturation / pulse value, "pulse search", low signal quality, implausible values.
Root cause: Worn or wrong SpO2 sensor, a damaged cable, poor site / perfusion, or motion.
Symptoms: Reading drops when the cable is moved, sensor not recognised.
Root cause: Broken conductors in the sensor / extension cable, or a worn connector.
Symptoms: SpO2 consistently biased vs an arterial reference.
Root cause: Sensor degradation, or a monitor calibration / module fault.
Symptoms: No or quiet audible alarm.
Root cause: Speaker or audio-board fault - a safety-critical failure.
Symptoms: Short battery run time, will not power on.
Root cause: Aged battery.
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpO2 sensor (reusable / disposable) | Frequent wear item | $$ | Easy |
| Pulse-oximetry extension cable | Frequent wear item | $$ | Easy |
| Battery | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| SpO2 module / board | Major service part | $$$ | Moderate |
| Alarm speaker / audio board | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
Extracted directly from this unit's own service manual.
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
Airway adapter does not meet specification and may break off when attaching a valve or tube. Device failure may result in inaccurate readings, a break in airway circuit, and loss of ventilation. A break in the airway circuit could result in inability to ventilate, hypoxia, cardiopulmonary collapse, or death.
There is a potential for inadvertent tidal volume knob movement from the original setting when set at high (1000-1500 mL) and low (70-150 mL) settings.
Smiths Medical became aware of an issue related to a potential for the patient outlet connector to loosen/detach from the paraPAC Plus P300 and P310 ventilators impacting the active ventilation function.
Smiths Medical has identified that the securement flange of specific lots of the Bivona Neonatal/Pediatric and Adult Tracheostomy products may tear because of a manufacturing defect.
When a paraPAC plus ventilator is switched to the operating mode of VENTILATE, the ventilator may intermittently provide continuous positive gas flow instead of the intended cycling like a human breath. This non-cycling and continuous positive gas flow when in the cycling mode, is a malfunction, not allowing the ventilator to properly function as designed.
Two devices were labeled with the same serial number
Reported pressure shifts and incorrect pressure readings in LogiCal Closed Blood Sampling System sets.
Certain lots of the Model 306701 ProtectIV Plus Safety IV Catheter may exhibit damage on the safety mechanism guard.
In rare instances, the BCI Remote Alarm Cables (BCI Cable) are not transferring alarms when used with some remote nurse alarm systems.
Difficulty disconnecting accessories from the Bivona Uncuffed Neonatal, Pediatric and Flextend Tracheostomy Tubes TR3 connector, which may result in a delay in initiating therapy or patient discomfort. If excessive force is used to detach the accessory, this may result in decannulation of the tube which could result in serious injury or death; especially if no replacement tracheostomy tube is imm
Due to a component that may be installed backwards, the device may turn off or may immediately reset.
Phantom pacer spikes caused by a damaged resistor.
An error occurred at the board manufacturing site which may affect the following parameters: - An electrical noise observed on the SpO2 pleth waveform generating and displaying erratic heart rates. % SpO2 reading displays dashes. - The ECG waveform may appear noisy, ECG readings appear accurate. -Respiration waveform may appear noisy and the respiration readings will be displayed as dashes.
Smiths Medical became aware that product returned to them under recall # Z-0800-06/ Z-0807-06 was inadvertently distributed to consignees after the recall was initiated 03/29/2006. The product was originally recalled because Locator Wand covers, which are supplied on the outside of PORT-A-CATH and P.A.S. PORT sterile trays, may have an insufficient seal and product sterility could be compromised.
One lot of Locator-Wand Cover sterile pouches may have an insufficient seal and product sterility could be compromised. The Locator-Wand Cover is supplied with the PORT-A-CATH II AND P.A.S. PORT systems. The packaged Wand-Cover is placed on the outside of the PORT-A-CATH II AND P.A.S. PORT tray.
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