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MalfunctionKYT

BURTON

Received Feb 5, 2003 · Event occurred May 22, 2002

Report 443437 · MDR key 443437

Device

Generic name

Examination Light

Model number

0224100

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Device Maintenance Issue

Patient

*

  • Eye Injury

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

EXAMINATION WAS BEING PERFORMED ON A PT. THE FREE STANDING EXAM LIGHT WAS REPOSITIONED. THE MECHANICAL STOP FAILED AND THE LAMP SWUNG AROUND AND STRUCK THE PT IN THE EYE.