Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Burn, Thermal (2530)
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Event Date 08/15/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A steris service technician has requested to inspect the examiner 10 surgical light subject of the event; steris is awaiting the user facility's response.The light was installed in 1995 making it approximately 24 years old at the time of the reported event and is not under steris service agreement.The user facility is responsible for all maintenance activities.A follow-up mdr will be submitted when additional information becomes available.
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Event Description
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The user facility reported to (b)(4) that a patient obtained a burn during a procedure while using their examiner 10 surgical light.Medical treatment was administered.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A steris service technician arrived onsite to inspect the examiner 10 surgical light and found the light to be operating properly.It is unknown if any repairs to the lighting system had been completed prior to our inspection.The reported event occurred in (b)(6) 2019; however, steris was not notified until (b)(6)2019.The expected useful life of the light is 10 years and at the time of the reported event the light was approximately 24 years old.The user facility has removed the light from service.A review of complaints indicates this to be an isolated event.No additional issues have been reported.
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