inforMED
InjuryIWQ

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Received Oct 9, 1997 · Event occurred Oct 9, 1997

Report MW1012324 · MDR key 127634

Device

Generic name

Radiation Safety Shield

Model number

NA

Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Component Falling

Patient

78 YR

  • Abrasion
  • Liver Laceration(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING A PROCEDURE IN THE CARDIAC CATHERIZATION LAB; LEAD RADIATION SHIELD FELL FROM THE CEILING ONTO THE PTS CHEST AND ABDOMEN.