inforMED

SYNERGY BODY COIL

Received Jun 2, 2010 · Event occurred May 17, 2010

Report 1728963 · MDR key 1728963

Device

Generic name

Imaging Coil, Mri

Model number

1.5T IPX4

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

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.