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A facility reported that the mlx 300w xenon lightsource (00mlx) was not functioning properly and emitted a burning smell during use.There was no patient involvement; thus, no injuries, death, or delays were reported.
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Updated fields: d9, g3, g, h2, h3, h6, h11.00mlx mlx 300w xenon lightsource was returned for evaluation.The device history record (dhr) could not be completed due to no valid lot number or serial number being provided.Failure analysis: the xenon lightsource was received in used condition.Evaluation identified that the bezel, right side panel, turret, and top trim were damaged.Evaluation also identified that there was a smell coming from the power supply unit.The lamp, bezel, lamp wire, turret, lens, power supply unit (psu), top trim, and right-side panel were replaced.The issue of this 00mlx unit producing a smell is most likely due to rough handling/environmental damage.An evaluation and function test was performed, and the mlx passed all tests.Root cause analysis: the reported complaint was confirmed.Evaluation identified that the bezel, right side panel, turret, and top trim were damaged.Evaluation also identified that there was a smell coming from the power supply unit.The issue of this 00mlx unit producing a smell is most likely due to rough handling/environmental damage.
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