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Received Jun 9, 2008 · Event occurred May 12, 2008

Report 1069863 · MDR key 1069863

Device

Generic name

Mri Coil

Model number

415GE - 64A

Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

36 YR

  • Burning Sensation
  • Electric Shock

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT WAS SCREENED FOR METAL BEFORE PROCEDURE. NO METAL FOUND AND PATIENT CLEARED FOR MRI. SHOULDER COIL PLACED ON PATIENT AND PUT INTO MAGNET. DURING SCAN PATIENT FELT A SHOCK IN HIS ABDOMEN AND BURNING ON SHOULDER. NO METAL FOUND ANYWHERE ON PATIENT