InjuryIXL
DIAGNOST 76 PLUS
Received Mar 12, 1998 · Event occurred Feb 5, 1998
Report 1217116-1998-00006 · MDR key 156154
Device
Generic name
General Purpose R/f System
Manufacturer
Philips Systeme MedezinModel number
9848-500-16202Catalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Installation error
- Misassembled
Patient
58 YR
- Dural Tear
- Tissue Damage
- Wound Infection
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
REPORTEDLY, DURING A COLON EXAM, WHEN THE TABLETOP WAS MOVED TOWARDS THE HEAD END, THE PT'S HAND/FINGERS WERE PINCHED BETWEEN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TABLETOP AND THE TABLE FRAME. REPORTEDLY, THE PT WAS X-RAYED FOR FRACTURES AND THEN WAS TAKEN TO ER FOR POSSIBLE SUTURES. THE PT RETURNED TWO DAYS LATER WITH INFECTION IN TENDON OF PINCHED FINGER REQUIRING IV THERAPY. PT WAS ADMITTED TO HOSP AND REQUIRED SUBSEQUENT SURGERY ON INJURED FINGER TO REMOVE INFECTION. REPORTEDLY, THE TABLETOP WAS FOUND TO BE INSTALLED IN REVERSE.
Remedial action
- Repair