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Model Number ARD568425010A |
Device Problems
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/15/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided following the conclusion of the investigation.The initial reporter was getinge technician.Event site name: (b)(6) hospital.H3 other text : device not returned to manufacturer.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6), 2023 getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - powerled 500.It was stated the dust covers had came off the spring arm.It has been brought to getinge technician attention that night shift hospital engineers have been putting them back in themselves prior to the incident.There was no injury reported, however, we decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as any parts falling off into sterile field or during procedure may cause contamination or serious injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Initially provided information was pointing to dust cover detachment.We decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as any parts falling off into sterile field or during procedure may cause contamination or serious injury.Based on additional clarifications we were able to determine that dust covers did not detach and were simply bent.Therefore, the initially considered risk was not present on this device.Therefore, the scenario described in the record is considered as non-reportable.It is not likely that the event could lead to the serious injury or death when the malfunction reoccurs.The correction of b5 describe event or problem, d4 version or model #, d4 catalog # and d4 serial #, h6 medical device ¿ problem code fields deems required.This is based on the internal evaluation.Previous b5 describe event or problem: on 15th september, 2023 getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - powerled 500.It was stated the dust covers had came off the spring arm.It has been brought to getinge technician attention that night shift hospital engineers have been putting them back in themselves prior to the incident.There was no injury reported, however, we decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as any parts falling off into sterile field or during procedure may cause contamination or serious injury.Corrected b5 describe event or problem: on 15th september, 2023 getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - powerled 500.As it was initially stated, the dust covers had came off the spring arm.It has been brought to getinge technician attention that night shift hospital engineers have been putting them back in themselves prior to the incident.There was no injury reported, however, we decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as any parts falling off into sterile field or during procedure may cause contamination or serious injury.Upon further clarifications it has been confirmed that the dust covers on this device were only bent and did not detach from the device.The detachment of dust cover occurred on different device and it covered under manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4) (report number: 9710055-2023-00708).Based on the clarifications it was possible to determine that the issue investigated herein is not safety and risk related, as there was no indication of risk of falling parts, which was initially considered.Therefore, the scenario described in the record is considered as non-reportable.It is not likely that the issue could lead to the serious injury or death when the malfunction reoccurs.Previous d4 version or model # ard568422010c.Corrected d4 version or model # ard568425010a.Previous d4 catalog # ard568422010c.Corrected d4 catalog # ard568351938/ard568350933.Previous d4 serial # (b)(6).Previous h6 medical device ¿ problem code: mechanical problem|detachment of device or device component||2907.Corrected h6 medical device ¿ problem code: material integrity problem|material deformation|material twisted/bent|2981.
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Event Description
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On 15th september, 2023 getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - powerled 500.As it was initially stated, the dust covers had came off the spring arm.It has been brought to getinge technician attention that night shift hospital engineers have been putting them back in themselves prior to the incident.There was no injury reported, however, we decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as any parts falling off into sterile field or during procedure may cause contamination or serious injury.Upon further clarifications it has been confirmed that the dust covers on this device were only bent and did not detach from the device.The detachment of dust cover occurred on different device and it covered under manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4) (report number: 9710055-2023-00708).Based on the clarifications it was possible to determine that the issue investigated herein is not safety and risk related, as there was no indication of risk of falling parts, which was initially considered.Therefore, the scenario described in the record is considered as non-reportable.It is not likely that the issue could lead to the serious injury or death when the malfunction reoccurs.
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