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MalfunctionIXW

PERIPRO-PERIOMAT

Received Aug 21, 2018 · Event occurred Jul 26, 2018

Report 2428225-2018-00006 · MDR key 7802733

Device

Generic name

Peripro Iii

Model number

94000M

Product problems

  • Fire
  • Smoking
  • Fire
  • Smoking

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER REPORTED A SMALL FIRE WITH THE 15 YEAR OLD PERIPRO III DEVICE. IT STARTED SMOKING AT THE DRYER END THEN PROGRESSED INTO FLAMES. NO SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE RECENTLY. FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE ARRIVED WHICH WAS TRIGGERED BY THE ALARM. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURY. NO OTHER DAMAGES WERE REPORTED OTHER THAN THE UNIT.

Remedial action

  • Replace