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MalfunctionFPL

OHIO TRANSPORT INCUBATOR

Received Jun 26, 1998 · Event occurred Apr 28, 1998

Report 174297 · MDR key 174297

Device

Generic name

Airvac Incubator

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Component(s), overheating of
  • Melted
  • Smoking

Patient

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  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)
  • Complaint, Ill-Defined

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

TRANSPORT INCUBATOR PLUGGED IN IN SPECIAL CARE NURSERY. NO BABIES IN THIS ROOM AT THIS TIME. STAFF MEMBER IN ROOM NOTED THICK, YELLOW SMOKE FROM AREA NEAR ISOLETTE. PLUG COOL TO TOUCH & TRANSPORT MOVED WITH HANDLES. TRANSFORMER MELTED. INFANTS MOVED FROM NURSERY IMMEDIATELY. 2 STAFF MEMBERS FROM LABOR & DELIVERY COMPLAINED OF SYMPTOMS. CHECKED BY OCCUPATIONAL HLTH.