inforMED
InjuryLEK

TRANSILLUMINATOR

Received May 23, 2007 · Event occurred May 23, 2007

Report MW5001964 · MDR key 856654

Device

Generic name

Transilluminator

Model number

BFO-150

Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

1 DA

  • Burn, Thermal

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

TRANSILLUMINATOR WAS BEING USED TO ASSIST IN STARTING AN INTRAVENOUS LINE ON A NEWBORN INFANT. MULTIPLE BURNS WERE DISCOVERED FOLLOWING USE OF EQUIPMENT.