Model Number 0279401200 |
Device Problems
Device Remains Activated (1525); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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Patient Problems
Burn(s) (1757); Superficial (First Degree) Burn (2685)
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Event Date 12/02/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the device continuously activated resulting in a patient burn.It should be noted that the burn was too minor to stage and did not require any additional treatment which is why we do not consider this a serious injury.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the device continuously activated resulting in a patient burn.It should be noted that the burn was too minor to stage and did not require any additional treatment which is why we do not consider this a serious injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was not returned for investigation and the reported failure mode was not confirmed.Alleged failure: continuous activation resulting in burn.Probable root cause: heat can result from insufficient suction which can result from: * inadequate hospital suction, leak, bad connection to hospital suction line, * clogging caused by suction path blockage, lower electrode mass due to variation in electrode thickness or opening cut use error the device manufacture date is not known the reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.H3 other text : 81.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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