InjuryHBI
PILLING WECK
Received Apr 5, 2000 · Event occurred Feb 19, 2000
Report 272727 · MDR key 272727
Device
Generic name
Transluminator
Manufacturer
Pilling Weck SurgicalModel number
521310Catalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Failure To Adhere Or Bond
- Source, detachment from
- Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)
Patient
4 DAY
- Blister(s)
- Burn(s)
- Burn, Thermal
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
NURSE WAS GOING TO INSERT PIC LINE, BABY WAS VERY EDEMATOUS, WITH SOFT TISSUE "PAALINC". TRANSLUMINATOR WAS USED TO LOCATE VEIN. ABOUT 6-8 HRS LATER, BLISTERS DEVELOPED WHERE TIP OF LIGHT HAD BEEN PLACED ON SKIN. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS 2ND DEGREE BURNS.