| Model Number |
ARDPWT259215A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/17/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).The device reference number for the medical device referred to in this medical device report cannot be verified, and therefore, no udi number can be provided.Additional information will be provided following the conclusion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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Getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - powerled ii.It was stated the paint was chipping from device.We decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as any paint particles falling off into sterile field or during procedure may cause contamination.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The issue was reported by an infection prevention member employed by the account.The correction of d1 brand name, d4 catalog #, d4 unique identifier (udi) #, h3a device evaluated by mfg and 3b device not eval provide code deems required.This is based on the internal evaluation.Previous d1 brand name: powerled ii corrected d1 brand name: maquet powerled ii.Previous d4 catalog # ardpwt259215a corrected d4 catalog # none.Previous d4 unique identifier (udi) #: n/a corrected d4 unique identifier (udi) #: (b)(4).Previous h3a device evaluated by mfg: no corrected h3a device evaluated by mfg: yes previous h3b device not eval provide code: device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun corrected h3b device not eval provide code: none.Getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - powerled ii.It was stated the paint was chipping from device.We decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as any paint 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 surgical light did not meet its specification and in this way the device contributed to event.The claimed device was not in use for patient treatment or diagnosis when the event took place.The issue was discovered during an infection control rounding.Root cause analysis was performed.As stated by the subject matter expert, it was confirmed that the cleaning has not been performed according to our ifu.Similar issues have been raised in the past.Over saturated rags are being used.The light is not dried of excess cleaner.A hydrogen peroxide based cleaner is being used.All of this has been brought up that it is harmful to the lights and the customer had been provided our suggested cleaning ifu.Indeed, hydrogen peroxide is an aggressive chemical agent for paint and this is here the root cause of this paint chipping.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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