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ARD268400150A |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Crack (1135); 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided following the conclusion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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On 14th june, 2024 getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - powerled 700.It was stated the spring arm cracked.The designated complaint unit employee confirmed based on photographic evidence the connection of spring arm was detached from suspension arm.We decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as spring arm or it is particles falling off into sterile field or during procedure may cause contamination or serious injury.
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Event or Problem Description
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Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The correction of d1 brand name, d4 serial #, d4 catalog # and h6 medical device ¿ problem code deems required.This is based on the internal evaluation.Previous d1 brand name: powerled 700.Corrected d1 brand name: powerled tm.Previous d4 serial #: (b)(6).Corrected d4 serial #: (b)(6).Previous d4 catalog #: ard268400150a.Corrected d4 catalog #: blank.Previous h6 medical device ¿ problem code: mechanical problem|detachment of device or device component||2907.Corrected h6 medical device ¿ problem code: mechanical problem|detachment of device or device component||2907.Material integrity problem|crack||1135.Getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - powerled 700.It was stated the spring arm cracked.The designated complaint unit employee confirmed based on photographic evidence the connection of spring arm was detached from suspension arm.We decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as spring arm or it is particles falling off into sterile field or during procedure may cause contamination or serious injury.Based on the information collected, 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.It is unknown if the claimed device was being used for patient treatment or diagnosis when the event took place.Based on this investigation, it can be assumed that the failure was caused by an improper use of the device.The operating manual already includes some instructions in order to "position the light prior to any procedures to avoid having to move it more than necessary later on".Such pre-positioning prior to use with patient should limit misuse of such nature.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The correction of h6 investigation findings deems required.This is based on the internal evaluation.Previous h6 investigation findings: operational problem identified|device incorrectly reprocessed||4228 corrected h6 investigation findings: mechanical problem identified|stress problem identified|fatigue problem|3251.Getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - powerled 700.It was stated the spring arm cracked.The designated complaint unit employee confirmed based on photographic evidence the connection of spring arm was detached from suspension arm.We decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as spring arm or it is particles falling off into sterile field or during procedure may cause contamination or serious injury.Based on the information collected, 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.Based on an information gathered, the device was repaired by replacement of the parts.Based on the information collected, 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.The device was not being used for patient treatment upon the event occurrence.According to the information gathered, the issue was discovered during maintenance.Root cause analysis was performed by subject matter expert at the manufacturer.As they stated: during maintenance, a partial breakage was detected on the front pivot of the spring arm 567910901 sn (b)(6) manufactured in 2010.The fracture was located at the edge of the weld joint on one of the two connecting lugs.This fracture is probably due to repeated or excessive mechanical stresses generated during handling.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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