MalfunctionIZZ
COMPAX 40E
Received May 22, 2008 · Event occurred Apr 22, 2008
Report 2126677-2008-00035 · MDR key 1052509
Device
Product problems
- System fails to activate
- Locking mechanism failure
Patient
NA
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COMPAX 40E TABLE TOP BRAKES WOULD NOT ACTUATE IN THE LATERAL DIRECTION, DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE MICRO SWITCH FOR THOSE BRAKES, CAUSING THE TABLETOP TO MOVE FREELY IN THE LATERAL DIRECTION. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED. THIS SITUATION COULD POTENTIALLY CONTRIBUTE TO A SERIOUS INJURY IF THE PT BECOMES UNSTEADY AND FALLS.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE GE FIELD ENGINEER (FE) REPLACED THE FOOT PEDAL MICROSWITCH AND ADJUSTED THE TABLE LOCK BRAKES. AFTER VERIFYING THAT THE TABLE WAS OPERATIONAL, THE FE RETURNED THE SYS TO SVC.