MalfunctionEAJ
LEAD APRON
Received Jun 25, 1997 · Event occurred Jun 17, 1997
Report MW1011560 · MDR key 100374
Device
Product problems
Patient
NA
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PHYSICIST CHECKED DEVICES BECAUSE OF A REPORT HE SAW ON INTERNET. BACKGROUND READING IS .02 MR PER HOUR. EACH OF THE PROTECTIVE DEVICES HE CHECKED MEASURED WELL OVER BACKGROUND FROM 0.5 TO 2.0 MR PER HOUR. HE REPORTS NO URGENCY IN REMOVING DEVICES FROM DEPT. DEVICES INCLUDED: 3 LEAD APRONS; 1 LAP APRON AND 4 THYROID SHIELDS.