| Model Number |
2738 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
High impedance (1291); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn (2696); Lead(s), Burn(s) From (3161)
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| Date of Event |
02/27/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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Complaint received that alleges "patient,"was on the machine for approx.15 minutes without incident and there was a sudden surge that shot the electrode off of his leg.When she looked at his leg he had what appears to be 3rd degree electrical burns underneath".Questionnaire not received from customer or clinician.Device not returned to manufacturer for evaluation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product was returned for review.The unit and applicator passed functional testing.The electrodes that were sent in expired 10/2016.Two of the electrodes tested above the tolerance level.The high impedance on the electrodes may have contributed to the event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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