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MalfunctionIQZ

FLEXCELL

Received Jul 8, 2022 · Event occurred Apr 30, 2020

Report 3004426795-2022-00002 · MDR key 14960899

Device

Generic name

Prosthetic Battery System

Model number

2017200

Product problems

  • Excessive Heating
  • Excessive Heating

Patient

70 YR · Male

  • Blister
  • Blister

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

MANUFACTURER RECEIEVED THE COMPLAINT OVER PHONE CALL. THE PROSTHETIST CALLED TO SAY THAT HE HAD A PATIENT USING FLEXCELLS, THE SYSTEM GOT VERY HOT AND STARTED SMOKING. THE PATIENT WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE SYSTEM BEFORE HE WAS INJURED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A SLIGHT BLISTER THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Remedial action

  • Replace