inforMED
MalfunctionFSO

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Received Apr 2, 2015 · Event occurred Feb 20, 2015

Report 4738980 · MDR key 4738980

Device

Generic name

Microscope

Manufacturer

Zeiss

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Smoking
  • Noise, Audible

Patient

7 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING PROCEDURE (LEFT EAR MASTOIDECTOMY) STAFF PRESENT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND SAW SMALL WHITE SMOKE COME FROM MISCROSCOPE. SCOPE WAS IMMEDIATELY UNPLUGGED AND TAKEN OUT OF ROOM, HANDED OFF TO CHARGE RN. NEW SCOPE BROUGHT IN TO FINISH CASE. NO HARM TO PATIENT OR ANY STAFF MEMBERS. CASE PROCEEDED.