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MalfunctionLEL

SOMNO TRAC (OMEGA)

Received Mar 9, 1999 · Event occurred Feb 16, 1999

Report 2050001-1999-00036 · MDR key 213578

Device

Generic name

Sleep Disorder Testing System

Manufacturer

Sensormedics Corp.

Model number

4250

Catalog number

771990

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Thermal Decomposition of Device
  • Smoking

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE CONDUCTING AN ANALYSIS OF A SLEEPING PT, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AMPSTAR HEADBOX WAS SMOKING AND WIRES WERE BURNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO ANYONE.