inforMED
MalfunctionHMF

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Received Aug 15, 2008 · Event occurred Aug 5, 2008

Report 1145826 · MDR key 1145826

Device

Generic name

Instrument Stand, Ophthalmic

Model number

7720

Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Design/structure problem
  • Device Tipped Over

Patient

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  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

TECHNICIAN WAS TAKING A CORNEAL MEASUREMENT ON A PATIENT WHEN HE MOVED THE ARM BACK INTO POSITION, THE INSTRUMENT STAND FELL OVER. SAFETY DESIGNED STAND THAT SHOULD NOT FALL OVER.