InjuryMOS
PHILLIPS
Received Jul 15, 2009 · Event occurred Jul 2, 2009
Report MW5012001 · MDR key 1415185
Device
Product problems
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
Patient
60 YR
- Burn, Thermal
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT HAD MRI FOR TORN RIGHT BICEPS TENDON. EXTERNAL COIL USED APPEARS TO HAVE CAUSED AN RF BURN. THE CORD FROM THE COIL WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE PATIENT'S SKIN. DID NOT FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION TO PLACE ADDITIONAL PADDING BETWEEN THE PATIENT AND CORD.