MalfunctionKPW
ULTRANET COLLIMATOR
Received Sep 26, 1997 · Event occurred Aug 12, 1997
Report 57331-1997-00032 · MDR key 122943
Device
Generic name
Diagnostic X-ray
Manufacturer
General Electric Co.Model number
45296017Catalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Patient
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Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO GE THAT THE COLLIMATOR DETACHED FROM ITS MOUNT AND FELL. APPARENTLY, THE MOUNTING SCREWS BACKED OUT ALLOWING IT TO FALL. THE SCREWS WERE REPLACED AND SECURED AND THE UNIT PLACED BACK IN SERVICE.