MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TRUMPF MEDIZIN SYSTEME GMBH + CO. KG TRULIGHT; TRULIGHT DUO

Model Number 1790101

Device Problems Flaked (1246); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/31/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The affected device was replaced at the facility.The defective parts were evaluated.Our investigation has identified steps in the manufacturing process which combined with non-approved cleaners can lead to the paint chipping.The damage to the painted surfaces usually does not develop suddenly, but develops over time.The instructions for use state that the devices must be checked for proper condition prior to each use.Damaged devices must not be used.If damage to the surface coating is recognized and removed, there is no danger to the patient.The surface coating process will be updated to include additional testing and verification.

Event Description

During routine maintenance by trumpf medical it was determined that the powder coat paint is chipping from the light heads and control handles.No injury was reported.

• Brand Name: TRULIGHT
• Type of Device: TRULIGHT DUO
• Manufacturer (Section D): TRUMPF MEDIZIN SYSTEME GMBH + CO. KG; carl-zeiss strasse 7-9; saalfeld, 07318 ; GM 07318
• Manufacturer Contact: steffen ulbrich ; carl-zeiss strasse 7-9; saalfeld, 07318 ; GM 07318
• MDR Report Key: 6887719
• MDR Text Key: 87884328
• Report Number: 9681407-2017-00032
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FSY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K102758
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Service Personnel
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/31/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1790101
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/31/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/22/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/16/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1