MalfunctionIZZ
COMPAX 40E
Received Sep 16, 2008 · Event occurred Aug 18, 2008
Report 2126677-2008-00068 · MDR key 1162225
Device
Product problems
- Locking mechanism failure
Patient
NA
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TABLE LATERAL 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 NEEDLE CAPS STUCK UNDER THE PEDAL IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE SWITCH THAT COMMANDS THE LATERAL LOCKS WAS STUCK IN THE FLOAT MODE. THE FE CLEARED THE DEBRIS, AND THE TABLE WORKED AS EXPECTED.