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BREAST RETRACTOR WITH FIBER OPTIC

Received Jan 18, 2012 · Event occurred Dec 14, 2011

Report 2438790 · MDR key 2438790

Device

Generic name

Light Breast Retractor

Model number

ABR 29326

Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

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  • Burn, Thermal

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE LIGHTED BREAST RETRACTOR WAS BEING USED DURING A PROCEDURE WHEN THE SURGEON NOTICED THE PATIENT HAD A SMALL BURN. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN OR IF THE BREAST RETRACTOR WAS PLACED ON THE PATIENT WHILE THE LIGHT WAS ON. THE PATIENT WAS SEEN A WEEK AFTER THE PROCEDURE AND WAS FINE.