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Event site: (b)(6).Initial report was getinge employee.Getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - volista access.It was stated that during dismantling of the spring arm corrosion issue was found on various parts of the arms.It was confirmed by photographic evidence the corrosion occured on spring arm and also the paint was peeling from fork.We decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as any 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 lights did not meet its specification, since rust and paint peeling could be considered as technical deficiencies, and in this way the device contributed to event.It is unknown if claimed devices were or were not being used for patient treatment or diagnosis when the event took place.According to the subject matter expert at manufacturer¿s, the concentration of chemical products and the stagnation of cleaning agent residues on the disinfected surfaces are the main factors leading to the deterioration of surfaces.To avoid paint degradation and corrosion it is recommended to respect the cleaning instructions, avoiding spraying, high concentrations, prolonged exposure to detergents/disinfectants solutions, and to wipe with a dry cloth and to make sure that no liquid residue is left on the device after cleaning.To reduce the appearance of rust or degradation of the surface, the technical manual or maintenance manuals mention in the preventive maintenance to lubricate some parts of device.To prevent any incident, the user manuals mention to perform daily inspections in order to detect paint defects, impact marks or other damages.Maquet sas recommends to perform corrective maintenance to rectify the default after its detection.Minor paint chips can be repaired with touch up paint, nevertheless the parts impacted by serious damage must be replaced.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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