MalfunctionLHC
BLANKET WARMING CABINET
Received Sep 30, 2021 · Event occurred Aug 30, 2021
Report 12553992 · MDR key 12553992
Device
Product problems
- Sharp Edges
Patient
Not reported
- Laceration(s)
- Laceration(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
STAFF MEMBER WAS PLACING ITEMS IN THE WARMER AND RECEIVED A CUT ON HIS FINGER. THE WARMER SHELVES HAVE HOLES TO ALLOW AIR CIRCULATION AND THE EDGES OF THE HOLES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. WE HAVE HAD TWO PREVIOUS STAFF INJURIES ON THE OLDER MODEL OF THE WARMER FROM THE SAME ISSUE. NO PATIENTS WERE INVOLVED. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR WARMING CABINET, (BRAND NOT PROVIDED) (PER SITE REPORTER) MANUFACTURER IS LOOKING INTO POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS.