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Investigation bios results: based on the information received: the device was installed on (b)(6) 2025 and still under warranty.An examination of the subject device was performed by service engineer after verifying all system functions including output energy verification, found all power parameters in specification.No device malfunction was observed.The system was operational and was ready for use.Device malfunction wasn't the suspected cause of the adverse event.Incident form - recorded in doc folder.Clinical expert report that the injury is serious (rated 8).Bios received from lumenis a report of an adverse event involving the splendor x for vascular treatment.The patient is a male fitzpatrick ii and the area treated was a large cluster of vascularity on the medial right lower leg.The settings are reported as lp yag, 5mm spot size, 100j, 30ms pd.It is reported that the zimmer chiller was not on during the first 2-3 pulses, and that is where the area of injury originated.The patient reported immediate discomfort.Photos demonstrate a well demarcated, deep area of scabbing and ulceration with surrounding erythema and edema.The patient is under the care of a dermatologist using topical healing ointment.Photos show a dense area of vascularity in this area; the treatment approach should have been very cautious.Possible effects: scarring, infection rc: use error: no device malfunction found.Regarding the clinical evaluation there was a user error.User facility didn't use external cooling during the treatment.Abundant external cooling is essential during vascular treatments.Bios asked to lumenis to retraining the clinical in order to be sure that the next time the physician will use the device correctly as reported in the user manual.
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