| Catalog Number |
0408660000 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fire (1245); Overheating of Device (1437); Smoking (1585)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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| Date of Event |
11/06/2018
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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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The user facility reported that when a flyte battery was connected to the flyte helmet prior to an operation, the battery began to smoke and later began to burn with a small flame.The battery was removed from the flyte helmet and put into water in a sink.The user facility also reported that the battery was dropped on the floor prior to connecting the battery with the helmet.No patient involvement with this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device not available for evaluation; however, images were provided for examination.Lot number and manufacture date updated.Correction: device code changed to reflect updated information provided.Device not returned; however, images were provided for examination.
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Event or Problem Description
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The user facility reported that when a flyte battery was connected to the flyte helmet prior to an operation, the battery began to smoke and later began to burn with a small flame.The battery was removed from the flyte helmet and put into water in a sink.The user facility also reported that the battery was dropped on the floor prior to connecting the battery with the helmet.No patient involvement with this event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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