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MalfunctionIZJ

ARRITECHNO CINE CAMERA

Received Mar 30, 1998 · Event occurred Mar 6, 1998

Report 1217116-1998-00009 · MDR key 160806

Device

Generic name

35mm Cine Camera

Model number

9896-010-04831

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component
  • Component Falling

Patient

74 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ALLEGEDLY, DURING A CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION, THE TECHNOLOGIST WAS MOVING A LEAD SHIELD AND HE ACCIDENTLY STRUCK THE FILM MAGAZINE CAUSING IT TO DETACH FROM THE CINE CAMERA AND FALL AND HIT THE PT ON THE ABDOMEN. NO INJURIES OR IMPACT TO THE PT WERE REPORTED.

Remedial action

  • Repair