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ARDLCA209012A |
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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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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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On 3rd april, 2024 getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - lucea 50.As it was stated, the cap was missing on the spring arm.The designated complaint unit employee confirmed based on photographic evidence the cap was missing.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 in case of reoccurrence.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided following the conclusion of the investigation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The correction of h4 manufacture date deems required.This is based on the internal evaluation.Previous h4 manufacture date: 2017-07-10.Corrected h4 manufacture date: 2019-07-11.The correction of d4 catalog # and version or model # deems required.This is based on the internal evaluation.Previous d4 catalog # ard568604998.Corrected d4 catalog # blank.Previous d4 version or model # ard568604998.Corrected d4 version or model # ardlca209012a the correction of d1 brand name deems required.This is based on the internal evaluation.Previous d1 brand name lucea 50.Corrected d1 brand name lucea led®.The correction of d2a product code.Deems required.This is based on the internal evaluation.Previous d2a product code.Ftd.Corrected d2a product code.Fsy.The correction of d2b product code.Deems required.This is based on the internal evaluation.Previous d2b product code description.Lamp, surgical.Corrected d2b product code description.Lamp, surgical, ceiling mounted.Getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - lucea 50.As it was stated, the cap was missing on the spring arm.The designated complaint unit employee confirmed based on photographic evidence the cap was missing.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 in case of reoccurrence.The device has been repaired by replacement of cap spring arm blue 30 new ral9016 (ard569010102) and returned to use.It was established that when the event occurred, the surgical light did not meet its specification and in this way the device contributed to event.There is no information if the claimed device was not being used for patient treatment or diagnosis when the event took place.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 re-adjustment 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.(blue 30 / lucea 40-50: ard569010102) getinge shall continue to monitor for any further events of this nature and does not propose any further action at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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Manufacturer's reference number (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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