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BEE HIVE

Received Jan 19, 1995 · Event occurred Jul 27, 1994

Report 25773 · MDR key 25773

Device

Generic name

Digital Telemetry Multiplexer

Manufacturer

Telefactor Corp.

Model number

DTM 1064

Product problems

  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

Patient

26 *

  • Irritation

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT EXPERIENCED A BURNING SENSATION WHEN LEADS OF AN EEG MACHINE WERE PLUGGED IN. THE PROCEDURE WAS STOPPED AND THE INCIDENT INVESTIGATED.THE EQUIPMENT WAS TESTED BY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS AND FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. EQUIPMENT WAS THEN RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR ADDITIONAL TESTING.