InjuryGBC
GIRAFFE MULTI - PURPOSE LAMP
Received Mar 12, 1997 · Event occurred Mar 6, 1997
Report 76221 · MDR key 76221
Device
Generic name
Multi - Purpose Lamp
Manufacturer
Goodwin ManufacturingModel number
1183Catalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Use of Device Problem
Patient
34 YR
- Burn(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
HALOGEN INCANDESCENT LAMP WAS USED TO ILLUMINATE THE FIELD FOR REPAIR OF A PERINEAL LACERATION FOLLOWING DELIVERY OF AN INFANT. THE MOTHER WAS ANESTHETIZED FOR THE DELIVERY AND REPAIR WITH EPIDURAL ANESTHESIA. HER THIGH WAS BURNED BY THE LAMP: A 2ND DEGREE BURN OCCURRED WHICH REQUIRED ADD'L TREATMENT.