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SIEMENS SKYRA 3T

Received Mar 10, 2023 · Event occurred Mar 9, 2023

Report MW5115675 · MDR key 16529614

Device

Generic name

Coil, Magnetic Resonance, Specialty

Product problems

  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

Patient

Unknown

  • Laceration(s)
  • Laceration(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

LEVEL 1 MR EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING QA/QC TOOLS AND FAILED TO KEEP "MRI UNSAFE" CART OUTSIDE OF ZONE 4. THE CART PULLED INTO THE MAGNET WITH ONE OF THE BASKETS ENTERING THE BORE. THE EMPLOYEE INVOLVED IN THE EVENT RECEIVED A MINOR LACERATION TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD WHEN THE BASKET FLEW INTO THE MAGNET. NO OTHER INJURIES.