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00MLX |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not yet returned to the manufacturer for analysis.The plant investigation is in progress and a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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A senior service engineer reported that the 00mlx mlx 300w xenon lightsource overheated during installation at a hospital.The mlx machine was switched on and the intensity increased to 20 % to 95%.The fiber optic cable connector glass was damaged due to the overheat.The mlx lightsource was checked with another fiber optic cable, which was also damaged, hence two (2) fiber optic cables were defective.It was unknown if there was patient contact, injury, or a surgical delay.Additional information has been requested.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation, therefore the failure mode cannot be confirmed.There were no deviations or non-conformances during the manufacturing process.A failure analysis and determination of root cause is not possible because the product has not been returned.The reported complaint is unconfirmed.Device identifier: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device identifier: (b)(4).The product was returned for evaluation and was found with two used/damaged fiber optic cables.The unit was set at 100% for approximately 15 minutes with an undamaged fiber optic cord attached.Upon completion of the test, the cord's lens was undamaged.Based on the results of the investigation, the reported issue is not confirmed.The unit tests within defined specification.
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