A-DEC 6300 TRACK LIGHT
Report
- Report Number
- 3015729-2012-00002
- Event Type
- Other
- Date Received
- September 12, 2012
- Date of Event
- August 11, 2011
- Report Date
- August 29, 2012
- Manufacturer
- A-DEC, INC.
- Product Code
- EAZ
- PMA / PMN Number
- K893044
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- OR, US
- Reporter Occupation
- RISK MANAGER
Narratives
DEALER/TECHNICIAN FAILED TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE TRACK LIGHT WITH REQUIRED 4-POINT ATTACHMENT TO CEILING PER PUBLISHED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. ALL OTHER TRACK LIGHTS AT THIS DENTAL CLINIC WERE INSPECTED TO VERIFY PROPER INSTALLATION.
THE REPORTED STATEMENT FROM THE DENTAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN: "BENCO SERVICE TECHNICIAN (B)(6) CALLED IN TO SAY THE LIGHT MENTIONED HERE (6300 TRACK LIGHT) ACTUALLY FELL DOWN OFF THE CEILING, STRIKING THE DOCTOR IN THE HEAD, AND GIVING HIM A CONCUSSION." INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THAT THE LIGHT WAS INSTALLED > 5 YEARS PREVIOUS TO THE INCIDENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFY THAT 4-POINT INSTALLATION IS REQUIRED AND THIS LIGHT WAS ONLY ATTACHED IN 3 POINTS. NO FURTHER TREATMENT WAS INDICATED FOR THE DENTIST THAT WAS INJURED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A-DEC 6300 TRACK LIGHT | DENTAL LIGHT | EAZ | A-DEC, INC. | 6300T |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other |