BURKHARDT-ROENTGEN RAD SHIELD
Received May 18, 1994 · Event occurred Apr 20, 1994
Report 2126677-1994-00009 · MDR key 17257
Device
Generic name
Suspended Radiation Sheild
Manufacturer
Burkhart-roentgenModel number
UNKNOWNCatalog number
UNKNOWN
Lot number
UNKNOWN
Product problems
- Component(s), broken
- Component Falling
- Mechanical Problem
Patient
*
- Contusion
- Laceration(s)
- Muscle Spasm(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED TO G.E. THAT THE LEAD SHEILD AND ARM ASSEMBLY FAILED AND FELL ON A HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE. REPORTEDLY, THE CEILING MOUNT BROKE AT THE LEAD SHEILD PIVOT. EVIDENTLY, THE FALLING ASSEMBLY STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOREHEAD CAUSING A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED STICHES. APPARENTLY, THE EMPLOYEE ALSO HAD MUSCLE SPASMS IN THE NECK, HOWEVER, X-RAYS OF THE HEAD AND SPINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY FRACTURES. APPARENTLY, THE SHIELD HAD COLLIDED WITH THE C-ARM GANTRY PREVIIIOUSLY, HOWEVER, IT IS UNKNOWN IF A COLLISION HAD OCCURRED DURING THIS EVENT.