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HGM

Received Mar 26, 1999 · Event occurred Feb 17, 1999

Report 1720381-1999-00004 · MDR key 216744

Device

Generic name

Argon Microfilter

Manufacturer

Fisma, Inc.

Model number

K10-A-K03-1-73

Catalog number

ZEISS THIN SHUTTER,K3, (MORE)

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)

Patient

*

  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PHYSICIAN WAS PERFORMING PROCEDURE USING A ZEISS THIN SHUTTER MICROFILTER WITH AN ARGON LASER. PHYSICIAN NOTICED A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF GREEN LIGHT FLASHBACK. PHYSICIAN PUT ON GOGGLES AND COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE. USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE AND NO FOLLOW-UP DONE ON THEIR PART. THERE WAS NO INJURY TO PHYSICIAN.

Remedial action

  • Repair