MalfunctionIZZ
COMPAX 40E
Received Jun 6, 2008 · Event occurred May 8, 2008
Report 2126677-2008-00037 · MDR key 1057970
Device
Product problems
- Locking mechanism failure
Patient
NA
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE SITE REPORTED THAT THE COMPAX 40E TABLE LOCKS DID NOT ACTUATE, CAUSING THE TABLETOP TO MOVE IN TWO AXES WITHOUT RESISTANCE. THERE WAS NO INJURY REPORTED. THIS SITUATION COULD POTENTIALLY CONTRIBUTE TO A SERIOUS INJURY, IF A PT WERE TO BECOME UNSTEADY AND FALL.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE GE FIELD ENGINEER (FE) EVALUATED THE SYSTEM, AND FOUND A DEFECTIVE TABLE POWER SUPPLY BOARD, WHICH PREVENTED POWER FROM BEING APPLIED TO THE TABLE LOCKS. THE FE REPLACED THE POWER SUPPLY BOARD, AND RETURNED THE PRODUCT TO SERVICE.