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MalfunctionFSR

DUO HEADLIGHT AND CARRYING CASE

Received Apr 14, 2023 · Event occurred Mar 21, 2023

Report 3006697299-2023-00041 · MDR key 16745266

Device

Generic name

Pfm05

Model number

90600

Catalog number

90600

Product problems

  • Connection Problem
  • Connection Problem

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DUO HEADLIGHT AND CARRYING CASE (90600) WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE PROBLEM INDICATED BY THE CUSTOMER WAS CONFIRMED. EVALUATION IDENTIFIED THAT THE BATTERY-TO-HEADLIGHT CABLE WAS LOOSE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE CONNECTOR BOARD MUST BE REPLACED AS PART OF THE CABLE REPLACEMENT. EVALUATION ALSO IDENTIFIED THAT THE HOLSTER CONNECTOR WAS BENT AND CRACKED. THERE WAS ALSO A RATTLE COMING FROM THE HOLSTER. THIS IS MOST LIKELY DUE TO ROUGH HANDLING/ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. NO MANUFACTURING, WORKMANSHIP, OR MATERIAL DEFICIENCY HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. THE POWER CORD CABLE, CONNECTOR BOARD AND HOLSTER WERE REPLACED. THE FULL FUNCTIONAL TEST ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION HAVE BEEN PERFORMED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED BASED ON THE REPORTED INFORMATION. UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

A FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THERE WAS BAD CONTACT BETWEEN THE CABLE AND THE BATTERY OF THE DUO HEADLIGHT AND CARRYING CASE (90600). THE SURGERY WAS STOPPED UNTIL THE DOCTOR'S PARTNER COULD LEND HIS HEADLIGHT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGERY WAS DELAYED FOR 30 MINUTES. THERE WAS CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT.