SCINTILLANT SURGICAL LIGHT
Report
- Report Number
- 3005977121-2021-00001
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 2, 2021
- Date of Event
- June 28, 2021
- Report Date
- June 29, 2021
- Manufacturer
- ENGINEERED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS CO. LLC DBA BIHLERMED
- Product Code
- FTD
- UDI-DI
- 10865082000150
- PMA / PMN Number
- K133425
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- TN, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE PRODUCT WAS RECEIVED BACK ON 10/06/21. THE ONE END OF THE STAINLESS STEEL LIGHT TIP WAS DEFORMED AND FLATTENED AGAINST THE LED. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE CLEAR LENS WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE LENS IS SECURED TO THE STAINLESS STEEL TUBE IN A MANUAL HAND FIXTURE FOR SWAGING. THIS STEP IS 100% VISUALLY INSPECTED. THE DUAL TIP LIGHTS ARE PACKAGED IN A PLASTIC TRAY WITH A RETAINER COMPONENT TO ADD FURTHER PROTECTION TO THE DEVICE IN TRANSPORT. THE DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE USED WITH A MEDTRONIC RETRACTOR AND SHOULD NOT BE SUBJECTED TO THE TYPE OF FORCE THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE FOUND DEFORMATION. WARNING #4 IN THE IFU STATES THAT "EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE WIRES AND LIGHT TIPS COULD CAUSE THE DEVICE TO MALFUNCTION. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE DEVICE AND MANIPULATING THE TIPS INTO THE DESIRED LOCATIONS." ENGINEERING HAS CONCLUDED USER ERROR OR MISUSE LED TO THE MALFUNCTION.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LENS OF THE SURGICAL LIGHT BROKE OFF. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED WITH THE EVENT.
THE LIGHT WAS REQUESTED TO BE RETURNED. PICTURES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS ALSO REQUESTED. INVESTIGATION IS PENDING UNTIL MORE INFORMATION CAN BE RECEIVED. REPORT WAS NOT SUBMITTED WITHIN THE 30 DAY DEADLINE DUE TO TECHNICAL CHALLENGES WITH WEBTRADER.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LENS OF THE SURGICAL LIGHT BROKE OFF. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED WITH THE EVENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1161127 | SCINTILLANT SURGICAL LIGHT | SURGICAL LIGHT | FTD | ENGINEERED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS CO. LLC DBA BIHLERMED | 2762-01-0004 | 11211 | 10865082000150 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |