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MalfunctionFTD

BIHLERMED SURGICAL LIGHT

Received Dec 9, 2024 · Event occurred Nov 14, 2024

Report 3005977121-2024-00002 · MDR key 20880800

Device

Generic name

Surgical Lamp

Manufacturer

Bihlermed, Llc

Model number

2762-01-0004

Catalog number

2762-01-0004

Lot number

12177

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION INDICATED THAT THE DEVICE WAS DISCARDED BY THE CUSTOMER AND THEREFORE COULD NOT BE RETURNED. A PICTURE OF THE DEVICE WAS REQUESTED BY BIHLERMED AND PROVIDED ON (B)(6) 2024. THE PICTURE SHOWS THAT THE LENS IS MISSING FROM ONE TIP OF A DUAL STRAIGHT TIP (2762-01-0004). THERE APPEARS TO BE DAMAGE, A DARK SPOT ON LEFT SIDE, TO THE LED AND SOME DISCOLORATION OF THE METAL IN THE SAME REGION, BUT IT IS UNCLEAR IF THIS DAMAGE COULD HAVE LEAD TO THE LENS DISLODGEMENT. IT IS ALSO UNCLEAR ON WHAT CAUSED THE ORIGINAL DAMAGE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LENS TIP OF THE SURGICAL LIGHT WAS MISSING AFTER THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED REGARDING THE EVENT.