| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/07/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A steris surgical service technician inspected the lighting system and reported the indicated yoke cover was damaged as the mounting screws and parts of the yoke cover were still attached to the lighting system.The observed damage is indicative of impact damage caused by user facility personnel bumping the lighthead into walls or other equipment.The steris technician replaced the lighthead cover and confirmed unit was operational.Lighting system was returned to service.The harmonyair m-series surgical lighting system operator manual states, "do not bump lightheads into walls or other equipment.Always use handles or gripping surface when positioning lighthead during surgical procedures, or when cleaning or servicing the lighting system.".A steris account manager to offer counseling on the proper use and operation of the lighting system.A follow-up mdr will be submitted should additional information become available.No additional issues have been reported.
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Event or Problem Description
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The user facility reported the surgical lighthead cover to a harmonyair m-series surgical lighting system fell off during procedure.There was a procedure delay as the facility personnel had to reestablish the sterile field.Procedure was completed and no report of injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Steris offered in-service training on the proper use and operation of the lighting system; however, the user facility declined.No additional issues have been reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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