inforMED
InjuryFOG

REUSABLE WEIGHTED COLLAR

Received Feb 4, 2008 · Event occurred Jan 22, 2008

Report 990603 · MDR key 990603

Device

Generic name

Weighted Collar

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Fire

Patient

1 DAY

  • Burn(s)
  • Hospitalization required

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

INFANT PT WAS RESTING IN A BASSINET, UNDER AN INFANT WARMER WITH AN OXYGEN HOOD IN PLACE. OXYGEN HOOD WAS PLACED OVER THE INFANT'S HEAD AND WAS ATTACHED TO AN OXYGEN AIR BLENDER FOR ADMINISTRATION OF 100% OXYGEN. AS STAFF APPROACHED THE BASSINET, THEY OBSERVED A FLASH OF FLAMES UNDER THE OXYGEN HOOD. STAFF REMOVED HOOD AND REMOVED OXYGEN FROM THE WALL. STAFF USED A BLANKET TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.