COMPAX 40E
Received Nov 12, 2008 · Event occurred Sep 26, 2008
Report 2126677-2008-00093 · MDR key 1235627
Device
Product problems
- Unintended System Motion
- Device Inoperable
Patient
NA
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THE TABLE LOCKS DID NOT ACTUATE, CAUSING THE TABLETOP TO UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE IN THE LONGITUDINAL AND LATERAL DIRECTIONS WITHOUT RESISTANCE (FREE FLOAT). THERE WAS NO INJURY REPORTED. THIS SITUATION COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AN INJURY IF A PATIENT OR OPERATOR WERE UNAWARE OF THIS CONDITION WHILE LOADING OR UNLOADING A PATIENT. THE ENSUING INSTABILITY COULD LEAD TO A FALL.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE GE FIELD ENGINEER (FE) FOUND A BLOWN FUSE, CAUSING POWER LOSS TO THE TABLE LOCKS. AS A RESULT, THE LOCKS DID NOT ENGAGE. THE FE REPLACED THE FUSE AND VERIFIED THAT THE TABLE LOCKS ARE PERFORMING ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.