Catalog Number MA3320-PM |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Burn, Thermal (2530)
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Event Date 03/13/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was alleged by the bme technician that when the bovie pad was connected to him and someone else pushed the bovie pen he could potentially burn/melt the reflective layer of the ma3320-pm blanket.This only appeared to occur when the tip of one of his fingers touched the blanket.If more than just a directed piece of his finger touched the blanket it would not occur.However, when putting just the tip of his finger on the blanket it would allegedly burn/melt every time.The bme technician allegedly received a burn with no required medical intervention.No patient injury was identified during the initial report of problem.
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Event Description
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It was alleged by the bme technician that when the bovie pad was connected to him and someone else pushed the bovie pen he could potentially burn/melt the reflective layer of the ma3320-pm blanket.This only appeared to occur when the tip of one of his fingers touched the blanket.If more than just a directed piece of his finger touched the blanket it would not occur.However, when putting just the tip of his finger on the blanket it would allegedly burn/melt every time.The bme technician allegedly received a burn with no required medical intervention.No patient injury was identified during the initial report of problem.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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After investigation, the cause for the alleged burn on the tip of the finger of the biomedical technician was found not to be related to a defect with the product (no defect alleged).It was identified through the inspection details and the labeling review that this issue may be attributed to the skin coming into contact with the reflective surface, which is cautioned against in the instructions for use.The biomedical technician did not seek any medical attention and did not self treat his injury.This issue was resolved by providing information that the skin should not come into contact with the reflective surface as indicated in the instructions for use.H3 other text : device not returned.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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