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

Model Number 4038210

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Flaked (1246); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/11/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A trumpf medical service technician has evaluated the light and the damaged components will be replaced.Our investigation has identified steps in the manufacturing process which 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 has been updated to include additional testing and verification.

Event Description

The paint of a trulight surgical light system is coming off of the comfort arm and control panel.No injury reported.

• Brand Name: TRULIGHT DUO
• Type of Device: SURGICAL LIGHT
• 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: 8043904
• MDR Text Key: 126530424
• Report Number: 9681407-2018-00060
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FSY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K102758
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Remedial Action: Repair
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/11/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/06/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 4038210
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/11/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/21/2015
• 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