Catalog Number CH00000001 |
Device Problems
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Device Fell (4014)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 07/06/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported that an f300 exam light fell in operating room (or) 1, 5th floor.A stryker field service technician (sfst) was dispatched for investigation.The sfst entered the or and confirmed that both the exam light and the spring arm had detached from the horizontal arm and fell. upon further inspection the sfst found that there were deep scratches on the rear end spring arm post, near the groove where the spring arm circlip normally seats.It was also noted that there were no signs of collision of the exam light system with other equipment in the room.The sfst interviewed the hospital staff to inquire as to how this issue was discovered.He was told that a nurse saw the exam light fall onto the floor next to a patient who was sitting in an exam chair.The installation qip for the exam light was reviewed and the form showed that the unit was properly installed and passed final qc inspection on 27 june 2017.Although the spring arm and exam light fell while a patient was seated in the exam chair, there was no injury or adverse consequence reported.The investigation is still in progress, and stryker will file a supplemental once the investigation is complete.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a f300 light fell.There was no patient involvement, injury or adverse consequence reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Although the exact root cause could not be determined, the most likely root cause of the falling spring arm and exam light would be downward force caused by misuse of the equipment.As was reported, this issue was discovered outside of a procedure, and there was no reported injury or adverse event.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a f300 light fell.There was no patient involvement, injury or adverse consequence reported.
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