Device Problems
Crack (1135); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Material Deformation (2976)
Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
Event Date 01/29/2014
Event Type
malfunction
Event Description
The customer reported to maquet that the surgical light broke during use.According to the customer, the event happened during surgery but did not affect patient treatment.The broken light was part of a multiple unit configuration, so an additional illuminate was immediately available to complete the procedure.No injuries were reported.(b)(4).
Manufacturer Narrative
A field service technician visited the hospital and found the front pivot of the spring arm was broken at the weld seam.He replaced the spring arm with a new one and returned the unit to service.This malfunction was previously addressed in the u.S.Through the device correction.Maquet medical systems usa submits this report on behalf of the device manufacturing facility.Maquet (b)(4) provides product failure investigation, analysis and resolution for the device described in this report.