inforMED
MalfunctionFLJ

NUAIRE

Received Aug 7, 2013

Report MW5031363 · MDR key 3281854

Device

Generic name

Hoods

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash
  • Material Twisted/Bent

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THERE ARE SEAMS IN THE METAL USED TO COAT THE PLYWOOD CORE OF THE HOOD. WHEN THE HOODS ARE CLEANED, THE CLEANING FLUID LEAKS IN THE SEAMS, WHICH HAS CAUSED THE WOOD TO WARP. THIS IS AN INFECTION HAZARD. THERE ARE (B)(4) INVOLVED.