MalfunctionIXL
DIAGNOST 56/66/76
Received Sep 9, 2010
Report 3003768251-2010-00023 · MDR key 1839783
Device
Generic name
Ixl (device, Spot Film)
Manufacturer
Philips Medizin SystemeModel number
70641Catalog number
NA
Product problems
- Bent
- Break
- Detachment Of Device Component
Patient
Not reported
- No Information
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE COLLIMATOR WAS HANGING BY THE DETENT PIN THAT WAS STUCK ON THE LIP OF THE COLLIMATOR BRACKET. THE DETENT MECHANISM WAS BENT AND DAMAGED. THE TOP COVER WAS LYING ON THE COUNTER.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE SCREWS WERE REPLACED AND THE COLLIMATOR WAS REMOUNTED AFTER BENDING THE DETENT ASSEMBLY AND THE OFF FOCAL VANES BACK INTO POSITION. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING IT WAS FOUND THAT A BREAKER WAS TRIPPED ON THE CONTROL RACK AND THE PIN WAS DAMAGED ON THE MAIN CONNECTOR FOR THE COLLIMATOR, WHICH WAS EVENTUALLY REPLACED.
Remedial action
- Repair