| Model Number |
ARDPWT259198A/ARD569202961 |
| 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 |
03/03/2025
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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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Getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - powerled ii.It was stated and confirmed based on photographic evidence that the paint was peeling off from fork.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 initial reporter (b)(6).Event site name: (b)(6) hospital.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 and confirmed based on photographic evidence that the paint was peeling between fork and headlight.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 correction of b5 describe event and problem deems required.This is based on the internal evaluation.Previous b5 describe event and problem: getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - powerled ii.It was stated and confirmed based on photographic evidence that the paint was peeling off from fork.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.Corrected b5 describe event and problem: getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - powerled ii.It was stated and confirmed based on photographic evidence that the paint was peeling between fork and headlight.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.Getinge became aware of an issue with one of surgical lights - powerled ii.It was stated and confirmed based on photographic evidence that the paint was peeling between fork and headlight.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 lights did not meet its specification, since 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 subject matter expert at manufacturer¿s, the most probable root cause of this paint degradation would be an incorrect cleaning procedure/non-compatible cleaning product.All maquet sas products comply with: - iec 60601-1ed.2.0 & ed.3.0 general requirements for basic safety and essential performance.- iec 60601-1-41 particular requirements for the safety of surgical luminaires and luminaire for diagnosis.- paint definition pfc066.This procedure defines maquet sas¿s requirements for all painted parts.- disinfection product test: the aim of these tests is to detect any incompatibility with disinfectant.This event is clearly due to the cleaning product.Nevertheless, the deterioration of the paint is far advanced and it must have started years ago.Such troubles should have been detected first by the user during daily and monthly checks.The current cleaning product must be improved as described in the user manual.The damaged parts must be replaced as soon as possible.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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