Equipment with a frayed power cord

CRCST practice question · Patient Care Equipment & Distribution

A technician finds a sequential compression device (SCD) pump with a frayed power cord. What should be done?

  • A. Wrap the cord in tape and return it to stock
  • B. Remove it from service, tag it as defective, and send it to biomedical or clinical engineering
  • C. Clean it and place it back in service
  • D. Send it to the patient unit with a note to use it carefully

Answer

B. Remove it from service, tag it as defective, and send it to biomedical or clinical engineering

Damaged cords create electrical and fire hazards, so the device must be tagged out of service and repaired by biomedical or clinical engineering. Tape does not make it safe to use.

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