MalfunctionIZZ
COMPAX 40E
Received Apr 9, 2009 · Event occurred Mar 12, 2009
Report 2126677-2009-00028 · MDR key 1429506
Device
Product problems
- Unintended System Motion
- Sticking
Patient
NA
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TABLE LOCKS DID NOT ACTUATE WHEN THE FOOT PEDAL WAS RELEASED, CAUSING THE TABLETOP TO UNEXPECTEDLY FREE FLOAT IN LONGITUDINAL AND LATERAL DIRECTIONS. THE ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO BE INTERMITTENT. THERE WAS NO INJURY REPORTED. THIS SITUATION COULD CONTRIBUTE TO AN INJURY IF A PT OR OPERATOR WERE UNAWARE OF THIS CONDITION WHILE LOADING OR UNLOADING A PT. THE ENSUING INSTABILITY COULD LEAD TO A FALL.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.