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The initial reporter was a biomedic.The correction of h3a device evaluated by manufacturer, h3b device not eval provide code, h3c if other provide code - explain fields deems required.This is based on the internal evaluation.Previous h3a device evaluated by manufacturer: no.Corrected h3a device evaluated by manufacturer: yes.Previous h3b device not eval provide code: other.Corrected h3b device not eval provide code: n/a.Previous h3c if other provide code - explain: device not returned to manufacturer.Corrected h3c if other provide code - explain: n/a.Getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights ¿ lucea 50 mobile.Based on photographic evidence the cap was missing from the spring arm.We decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as any part or particles falling off into sterile field or during procedure may cause contamination.Based on the information collected, it was established that when the event occurred, the light did not meet its specification, since missing cap could be considered as technical deficiency, and in this way the device contributed to the event.Provided information does not indicate, whether the device was or was not being used for patient treatment, while issue occurred.When reviewing reportable events for this type of issue we were able to establish that the received incidents are occurring at a moderate ratio.We have been able to confirm that the investigated issue has never led to serious injury or worse, to our knowledge.As stated by subject matter expert at maquet sas, the most probable root cause of the break of this cap is repeated and violent shocks during the use of the device.Another probable root cause is that the cap has been forgotten or deteriorated after a readjustment of the spring arm during the maintenance of medical device.The yearly preventive maintenance program documented in the technical manuals mentions to check the presence and fixing of the plastic covers.The cap must be reinstalled during installation or after the maintenance procedure.We strongly advise to check similar devices in the hospital in order to check the presence of all spring arms caps.If a missing cap is noticed, a new one should be ordered as spare parts.Getinge shall continue to monitor for any further events of this nature and do not propose any further action at this time.
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