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Stryker Neptune: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 19 documented symptoms for the Stryker Neptune, with 32 ranked causes, 28 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 0 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

Inappropriate device use for closed drainage or post-operative applications patient safety

Device used in applications for which it is not intended, such as closed wound drainage systems or post-operative suctioning

Ranked causes

1. Neptune used with closed wound drainage systems (rare)
2. Neptune used for post-operative suction (rare)
3. Neptune used to power other suction-powered accessories (rare)

First check

Verify application is appropriate for Neptune device

Test point: Procedure type and suction requirements
Expected: Procedure requires high-level suction to tissue (not closed drainage, not post-operative)

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Inappropriate use of Neptune with incompatible accessories or drainage systems patient safety

Application of Neptune high level suction to Pleur Evac devices, closed wound drainage systems, or post-operative settings where such use is contraindicated

Ranked causes

1. Neptune used with Pleur Evac or similar powered suction accessories (occasional)
2. Neptune applied to closed wound drainage systems (occasional)
3. Neptune used in post-operative setting (occasional)

First check

Verify intended application is not powered suction accessory

Test point: Procedure specification and accessory documentation
Expected: Neptune to be used only for direct tissue or cavity suction, not powering other devices

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Tissue damage from high suction application patient safety

Injury to vital anatomical structures or hemorrhage resulting from inappropriate high flow suction exposure during procedures requiring low or no suction

Ranked causes

1. High flow suction applied to procedures requiring low or no suction (e.g., passive chest drainage) (common)
2. Operator unfamiliar with tissue type and appropriate suction level for procedure (common)
3. Suction level not verified or checked prior to use (common)

First check

Identify tissue type for planned procedure

Test point: Procedure documentation
Expected: Tissue type documented and reviewed

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Tissue trauma or hemorrhage during suction use patient safety

Injury to vital anatomical structures, hemorrhage during surgical procedures using Neptune high level suction devices

Ranked causes

1. High flow suction applied to procedures requiring low or no suction (common)
2. Device used with inappropriate applications (wound drainage, post-operative use) (occasional)
3. Inadequate user training or awareness of device capabilities (common)

First check

Verify suction level is appropriate for planned procedure before activation

Test point: Device control panel
Expected: Suction level matches procedure requirements (high level for appropriate procedures, low level for sensitive tissue areas)

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Tissue trauma or hemorrhage from inappropriate suction application patient safety

Injury to vital anatomical structures or hemorrhage during surgical procedures, may result in serious injury or death

Ranked causes

1. High flow suction applied to tissue requiring low or no suction (common)
2. Inadequate operator training on proper device use (common)
3. Operator unable to see or control suction level during procedure (occasional)

First check

Verify suction level is appropriate for procedure type

Test point: Device display
Expected: mm-Hg setting appropriate for procedure

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High flow suction applied to low-suction procedures patient safety

Operator applies high flow suction or extends suction exposure to tissue during procedures requiring no, low, or minimal vacuum/flow (e.g., passive chest drainage), risking injury to vital structures.

Ranked causes

1. Operator misunderstanding of procedure suction requirements (common)
2. Inadequate operator training on Neptune device and applications (common)

First check

Verify procedure suction level requirement before device use

Test point: Surgical procedure protocol documentation
Expected: Procedure requires no suction, low vacuum, or low flow suction (e.g., passive chest drainage)

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Inadequate operator training on Neptune device patient safety

Users unfamiliar with unit measurements, proper procedure selection, or safe operation of Neptune system

Ranked causes

1. User not trained on Neptune device operation and safety (common)
2. User unaware of unit of measure displayed on device (occasional)

First check

Verify user has received Neptune training and competency certification

Test point: Facility training documentation and personnel master list
Expected: User name listed on approved training roster with documented competency

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Neptune used with incompatible suction systems patient safety

Device connected to other suction powered accessories or closed wound drainage systems; risk of device malfunction or patient harm

Ranked causes

1. Connection to incompatible suction powered accessories (occasional)
2. Use with closed wound drainage systems (occasional)

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Device connected to powered suction accessories or closed wound drainage patient safety

Neptune high-level suction used to power other suction devices or connected to closed wound drainage systems

Ranked causes

1. Unintended device application or configuration (occasional)

First check

Verify Neptune is connected only to patient tissue, not to other suction devices or drainage systems

Test point: Suction tubing and connections
Expected: Direct connection to surgical field or cannula only

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Device control panel obscured or not visible patient safety

Control panel covered by surgical drapes or other objects preventing operator visibility of suction level settings

Ranked causes

1. Inadequate setup or draping during procedure (occasional)

First check

Confirm device control panel is unobstructed and clearly visible before procedure starts

Test point: Device control panel view from operator position
Expected: Panel fully visible and readable without moving drapes

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Device used for post-operative suction patient safety

Neptune high-level suction device applied to post-operative wound drainage

Ranked causes

1. User unclear on indicated applications for Neptune device (common)

First check

Confirm procedure is intra-operative and not post-operative before using Neptune

Test point: Procedure type classification
Expected: Active intra-operative suction application only, not post-operative drainage

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High suction applied to low-suction procedures patient safety

Excessive suction applied to procedures requiring no suction, low vacuum or low flow (e.g., passive chest drainage); risk of injury to vital structures

Ranked causes

1. Inappropriate suction level selection for procedure type (common)

First check

Verify suction level is appropriate for planned procedure

Test point: Device control panel display
Expected: mm-Hg setting visible and suction level matches procedure requirements

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High-flow suction applied to unsuitable tissue patient safety

High flow suction or extended suction exposure applied to tissue in procedures requiring no, low vacuum, or low flow suction such as passive chest drainage

Ranked causes

1. Inadequate user training on appropriate suction levels for procedure type (common)

First check

Verify appropriate suction level is selected for planned procedure

Test point: Device control panel
Expected: Suction level matches procedure requirements (no, low vacuum, or low flow as needed)

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Inadequate user training on Neptune operation patient safety

Users unfamiliar with device operation, applications, and risks; potential for misuse and patient injury

Ranked causes

1. Insufficient training of surgical personnel (common)

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Missing or illegible warning labels on Neptune device patient safety

Warning labels not present or not visible on device, preventing users from seeing critical safety information

Ranked causes

1. Warning labels missing, damaged, or obscured (occasional)

First check

Inspect device for warning labels

Test point: All surfaces of Neptune device
Expected: All warning labels present, legible, and not obscured by drapes or objects

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Neptune device used for post-operative wound suction patient safety

Operator applies Neptune high-level suction device for post-operative wound drainage or suctioning, which is not an approved application.

Ranked causes

1. Operator attempts to use Neptune for post-operative wound management (occasional)

First check

Confirm procedure phase before selecting suction device

Test point: Surgical timeline and procedure phase documentation
Expected: Procedure is intra-operative; not post-operative wound management or drainage

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Neptune device used with closed wound drainage systems patient safety

Operator connects Neptune to closed wound drainage system (e.g., PleurEvac), which is not an approved application for this high-level suction device.

Ranked causes

1. Operator applies Neptune to unapproved drainage system applications (occasional)

First check

Verify intended suction application before connection

Test point: Procedure order and suction requirement specification
Expected: Application is high-level surgical suction only; not wound drainage, PleurEvac connection, or post-operative use

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Neptune used for post-operative suction patient safety

Device applied to post-operative patient care; risk of adverse outcomes and patient injury

Ranked causes

1. Inappropriate application to post-operative phase (occasional)

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Unclear understanding of displayed units of measure patient safety

User unsure of pressure units displayed on Neptune control panel, potentially selecting incorrect suction levels

Ranked causes

1. Insufficient user training on unit selection and display (occasional)

First check

Verify displayed pressure unit is set to mm-Hg

Test point: Device control panel unit indicator
Expected: mm-Hg displayed as active unit

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