InjuryFOX
LEVITON RELOCATABLE POWER TAP
Received Mar 21, 2023 · Event occurred Feb 18, 2023
Report MW5115847 · MDR key 16581982
Device
Generic name
Stand, Infusion
Manufacturer
Leviton ManufacturingModel number
53C4M-1N5Catalog number
53C4M-1N5
Lot number
53C4M-1N5
Product problems
- Fire
Patient
74 YR · Male
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
SURGICAL TECH NOTICED A FLAME COMING FROM THE RELOCATABLE POWER TAP (RPT). POURED SALINE ON FLAME WITH THE INTENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO HARM TO PATIENT OR OTHER CAREGIVERS IN THE OPERATING ROOM. A 3M BEAR HUGGER WAS CONNECTED TO THE POWER TAP BUT THE DEVICE WAS NOT ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT DURING THE EVENT.