inforMED
MalfunctionFSO

CARL ZEISS S4

Received Sep 12, 1997 · Event occurred Sep 4, 1997

Report 119603 · MDR key 119603

Device

Generic name

Microscope

Manufacturer

Carl Zeiss

Model number

S4

Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Laser output, unintended
  • Laser pulse timing error

Patient

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PHYSICIAN OPERATING LASER THRU MICROSCOPE. PROTECTIVE SHUTTER IN MICROSCOPE FAILED TO CLOSE WHEN LASER ACTIVATED.