SUNOPTIC HEADLIGHT CORD/CABLE
Received Feb 11, 2009 · Event occurred Jan 20, 2009
Report 1312927 · MDR key 1312927
Device
Generic name
Headlight, Surgical, Cable
Manufacturer
Sunoptic TechnologiesModel number
WO45220Catalog number
UNKNOWN
Lot number
REUSEABLE CABLE/NOT STERILE
Product problems
- Thermal Decomposition of Device
- Overheating of Device
- Tears, rips, holes in device, device material
Patient
*
- Burning Sensation
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING THE CASE MD STATED "FELT SOMETHING HOT ON MY BACK". RN IMMEDIATELY UNPLUGGED HEAD LIGHT FROM POWER, EXAMINED CORD AND FOUND RUBBER SHEATH AROUND LIGHT CORD FIBERS TORN WITH A BURN AREA IDENTIFIED. NO SMOKE, NO FLAMES, REMOVED CORD FROM ROOM.