COMPAX 40E
Received Sep 19, 2008 · Event occurred Jul 21, 2008
Report 2126677-2008-00070 · MDR key 1172855
Device
Product problems
- Resistance, loss of
- Locking mechanism failure
Patient
NA
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TABLE LOCKS DID NOT ACTUATE, CAUSING THE TABLETOP TO MOVE IN TWO DIRECTIONS WITHOUT RESISTANCE. THERE WAS NO INJURY REPORTED. THE ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED AS THE OPERATOR WAS POSITIONING THE PATIENT. THIS SITUATION COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AN INJURY IF A PATIENT OR OPERATOR WERE UNAWARE OF THIS CONDITION WHILE LOADING A PATIENT. THE ENSURING INSTABILITY COULD LEAD TO A FALL.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE GE FIELD ENGINEER (FE) EVALUATED THE SYSTEM AND FOUND THAT THE FUSE HAD BLOWN, RESULTING IN THE RELEASE OF THE TABLE LOCKS. THE FE REPLACED THE FUSE AND VERIFIED THAT THE TABLE LOCKS WERE PERFORMING ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.