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MalfunctionDWQ

TRIVEX SYSTEM ILLUMINATOR

Received Apr 10, 2011 · Event occurred Mar 16, 2011

Report 2064988 · MDR key 2064988

Device

Generic name

Trivex System Illuminator

Model number

7210351

Catalog number

*

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Optical Problem

Patient

68 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

OPENED THREE TRIVEX HANDPIECES TO FIELD BECAUSE LIGHT NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO DO CASE. ALSO BOTH TRIVEX MACHINES WERE IN THE OPERATING ROOM. DR TRIED TO TROUBLESHOOT WHY THE LIGHT WAS NOT BRIGHT. MACHINE AND HANDPIECE SENT TO BIOMED. CASE CONTINUED WITH LESS OPTIMAL LIGHT BRIGHTNESS.