PERI-PRO
Received Sep 8, 2014 · Event occurred Jan 4, 2013
Report 2428225-2014-00001 · MDR key 4095494
Device
Generic name
Film Processor
Manufacturer
Air Techniques, Inc.Model number
94000MCatalog number
94000
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Use of Device Problem
Patient
Not reported
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
ON (B)(6) 2013, A CUSTOMER REPORTED A PERI-PRO III (P/N 94000M) DRYER SECTION OVERHEATED CAUSING THE FAN AND PLASTIC COVER TO MELT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR HEALTH HAZARD REPORTED. AIR TECHNIQUES CONTACTED DR (B)(6) OFFICE. (B)(6), AN EMPLOYEE OF DR. (B)(6) TEAM, CONFIRMED THE REPORTED INCIDENT. SHE SAID KODAK SIZE #2 FILM WAS STUCK IN THE DRYER SECTION, LYING ON THE HEATER GRILL, AND STARTED TO SMOKE. THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, FILM FALLING OUT OF THE DRYER TRANSPORT SECTION ONTO THE HEATER DRYER GRILL WILL CAUSE THE FILM TO MELT. THE MELTING PRODUCES A MELTED PLASTIC SMELL, BUT NO SMOKE OR HAZARD WAS CREATED.
Description of Event or Problem
THE DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE FROM AN AIR TECHNIQUES PERI-PRO FILM PROCESSOR DURING A SERVICE CALL BY ONE OF THEIR TECH'S AFTER REPLACING THE HEATER PAD IN THE UNIT.