FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

MISTRAL-AIR PLUS (115V) BLOWER

MDR report key: 4284141 · Received October 1, 2014

Report

Report Number
3003312341-2014-00008
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
October 1, 2014
Date of Event
August 21, 2014
Report Date
October 1, 2014
Manufacturer
THE SURGICAL COMPANY INTERNATIONAL BV DBA THE 37COMPANY
Product Code
DWJ
PMA / PMN Number
K101705
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
MD, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGICAL CASE A MISTRAL AIR UNIT STARTED TO PRODUCE SMOKE AND CAUGHT FIRE WHICH WAS IMMEDIATELY EXTINGUISHED. THE HOSE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN TAPPED TO REPAIR A SPLIT IN THE HEATER HOSE. THE TAPE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE ACTED AS A COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL WHICH CAUSED THE PLASTIC TO MELT AT THE HOSE AND DEVICE CONNECTION. THE UNIT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND NO INJURY TO THE PT OCCURRED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
610203 MISTRAL-AIR PLUS (115V) BLOWER THERMAL REGULATING DWJ THE SURGICAL COMPANY INTERNATIONAL BV DBA THE 37COMPANY MA1100-PM

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1