Catalog Number 90523 |
Device Problems
Device Emits Odor (1425); Overheating of Device (1437)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned to the manufacturer for analysis.The plant investigation is in progress and a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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A regulatory affairs senior specialist reported on behalf of the physician that the 90523 battery charger, single bay was overheating and had a melting plastic (burning smell).The product was discarded by the customer.The event date is unclear.It was unknown if there was patient contact, or a surgery delay, however there was no adverse event reported.Additional information received on 11jun2019 noted that there was no mention of the presence or absence of smoke.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation, therefore the failure mode cannot be confirmed.The serial/lot number was not provided to perform device history record review.Failure analysis and determination of root cause is not possible due to the lack of information received to perform a complete investigation.Product has not been returned.The reported complaint is unconfirmed.Device identifier: (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received on 26aug2019 indicating that there was no delay in the procedure due to product problem.The charger was not used during surgery.After the product problem occurred, they stopped using the battery charger and discarded it.No patient impact or adverse consequence reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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