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GLOBETROTTER NEONATAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM
Received Jul 14, 2010 · Event occurred May 24, 2010
Report 2510954-2010-00007 · MDR key 1760789
Device
Generic name
Neonatal Transport Incubator
Manufacturer
Drager Medical Systems, Inc. (pnc)Model number
GT500Catalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Fire
- Smoking
Patient
NA
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
AFTER ARRIVAL FROM A TRANSPORT FROM ANOTHER FACILITY, THE UNIT WAS SET TO "BATTERY" MODE. SUBSEQUENTLY AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME THE PNEUMATIC MODULE EMITTED SMOKE AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE. NO PATIENT STAFF INJURY WAS REPORTED. (B)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
WE ARE STILL INVESTIGATING THIS REPORT. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED AS SOON AS WE COMPLETE OUR INVESTIGATION.