InjuryIXA
FUJI IP CASSETTE 3
Received Jun 5, 1998 · Event occurred May 8, 1998
Report 2443168-1998-00002 · MDR key 171105
Device
Generic name
Radiographic Cassette
Manufacturer
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Model number
*Catalog number
R503147
Lot number
UNK
Product problems
- Material Fragmentation
Patient
NA
- Perforation
- Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
TWO RADIOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS EACH RECEIVED ONE CARBON FIBER SPLINTER IN THEIR INDEX FINGER WHILE HANDLING RADIOGRAPHIC CASSETTES. THE SPLINTERS WERE REMOVED FROM THE FINGERS OF BOTH TECHNICIANS. ONE TECHNICIAN WAS TREATED WITH APPROXIMATELY 2-3 SUTURE STITCHES.