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Patient 1
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO MAQUET THAT A BULB EXPLODED AND CAUSED GLASS SPLINTERS FALLING ON THE OPERATING AREA DURING AN AMBULATORY SURGERY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. (B)(4).
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | Product code | Model | Catalog | Lot | PMA | 510(k) | Implant | Evaluated | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLUE 30 | MAQUET SAS | FSS | BLUE30 S | 55002093S | NA | R | Y |
| Sequence | Received | Treatment | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014-10-14 | 0 |
Patient 1
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO MAQUET THAT A BULB EXPLODED AND CAUSED GLASS SPLINTERS FALLING ON THE OPERATING AREA DURING AN AMBULATORY SURGERY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. (B)(4).
Patient 1
FOR A SIMILAR EVENT, MAQUET (B)(4) CONTACTED THE SUPPLIER OF THE HALOGEN BULBS FOR ASSISTANCE. THE SUPPLIER REPORTED THEY TEST 100% OF THE BULBS IN A VACUUM OVEN IN ORDER TO REDUCE RISKS OF BURSTING. CONTINUED USE OF LAMP BEYOND STATED BULB LIFE, AND OVERVOLTAGE OR A WEAKNESS OF THE BULB'S GLASS CAUSED BY CONTAMINATE (E.G. FINGERPRINT) CAN LEAD TO THE TYPE OF FAILURE REPORTED. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE HOSPITAL.