Model Number 6988 |
Device Problems
Misconnection (1399); Smoking (1585); Electrical Shorting (2926); Device Handling Problem (3265)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 08/09/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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An electrical wire cord burn with charring and smoke was reported on proaxis table.The cord was changed when the patient was already on the table.Once they turned the power on and started the case again anesthesia smelled an electrical burning smell and noticed charring and smoke at the cord going into the table.There was also charring around where the cord enters the table as well as charring of some iv tubbing as observed by or staff.No patient injury was reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Based on the information obtained from investigation, the table did not have any functional issues.It was found that the power inlet assembly was burned from outside due to a liquid going into the power inlet.The hospital took a decision to decommission the table until futher notice.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Based on the information obtained from investigation, the table did not have any functional issues.It was found that the power inlet assembly was burned from outside due to a liquid going into the power inlet.The fluid that got into the ac power inlet module shorted out the power cable when it was powered on.The manual instructs users to wipe the table clean only and to avoid exposing it to excessive moisture.
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Event Description
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An electrical wire cord burn with charring and smoke was reported on proaxis table.The cord was changed after lim alarm when the patient was already on the table.Once they turned the power on and started the case again anesthesia smelled an electrical burning smell and noticed charring and smoke at the cord going into the table.There was also charring around where the cord enters the table as well as charring of some iv tubbing as observed by or staff.No patient injury was reported.
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