MalfunctionIZZ
COMPAX 40E
Received Sep 16, 2008 · Event occurred Mar 10, 2008
Report 2126677-2008-00069 · MDR key 1162224
Device
Product problems
- Unstable
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected
- Unintended Movement
Patient
NA
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TABLE LOCKS DID NOT ACTIVATE CAUSING FREE TABLETOP MOTION IN THE LATERAL DIRECTION WITH NO RESISTANCE. THERE WAS NO INJURY REPORTED. THIS SITUATION COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AN INJURY IF A PATIENT OR OPERATOR WERE UNAWARE OF THIS CONDITION WHILE LOADING A PATIENT. THE ENSUING INSTABILITY COULD LEAD TO A FALL.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE GE FIELD ENGINEER (FE) FOUND A BROKEN WIRE THAT PREVENTED THE LATERAL LOCKS FROM ENGAGING. THE FE REPLACED THE CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND VERIFIED THAT THE TABLE LOCKS WERE PERFORMING ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.