MalfunctionIZZ
COMPAX 40E
Received Feb 25, 2008 · Event occurred Jan 28, 2008
Report 2126677-2008-00016 · MDR key 1001855
Device
Product problems
- Unintended System Motion
- Locking mechanism failure
Patient
NA
- No Patient Involvement
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COMPAX 40E TABLE LOCKS DID NOT FUNCTION, CAUSING THE TABLE TO MOVE. THERE WAS NEITHER INJURY REPORTED NOR PT INVOLVEMENT. THE CONCERN IS FOR A SERIOUS INJURY IF A PT WERE TO BECOME UNSTEADY AND FALL AS RESULT OF THE TABLE LOCKS FAILURE.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE GE FIELD ENGINEER RE-ADJUSTED THE TWO MAGNETIC LOCKS ON THE BACK OF THE TABLE, AND VERIFIED THAT THE TABLE LOCKS ARE FUNCTIONAL. PROCEDURES ARE CURRENTLY IN PLACE PER THE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE MANUAL TO CHECK THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE TABLE LOCKS.