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LUMINAL FIBER OPTIC LIGHT

Received Jan 21, 1997 · Event occurred Nov 5, 1996

Report 76949 · MDR key 76949

Device

Generic name

Transilluminator

Model number

BFO-150

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Component(s), overheating of
  • Overheating of Device

Patient

15 DAY

  • Burn(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT HAD A ROUND REDDENED AREA ON LEFT ANKLE AFTER USING THE TRANSILLUMINATOR TO START IV. PT WAS DISCHARGED. NO FURTHER TREATMENT NECESSARY.