SYNERGY BODY COIL
Received Jun 2, 2010 · Event occurred May 17, 2010
Report 1728963 · MDR key 1728963
Device
Generic name
Imaging Coil, Mri
Manufacturer
Philips Medical Systems North America Co.Model number
1.5T IPX4Catalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Overheating of Device
Patient
50 YR
- Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
MRI ON KNEE. KNEE PLACED IN SYNERGY BODY COIL. SHEET USED TO COVER BODY COIL. PT EXPERIENCED A BURN TO POSTERIOR THIGH ABOUT THE SIZE OF A QUARTER. BLISTER NOTED. FELT THE COIL HEATED UP TOO MUCH.