InjuryMRI
SIEMENS 1.5 TESLA ESPREE WITH DEDICATED EXTREMITY COIL
Received Jul 19, 2011 · Event occurred Jul 16, 2011
Report MW5021447 · MDR key 2175207
Device
Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions, U.s.a.Model number
TESLA ESPREEProduct problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information
Patient
45 YR
- Pain
- Burning Sensation
- Burn, Thermal
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PT UNDERWENT MRI OF THE RIGHT KNEE WITHOUT CONTRAST. REPORTEDLY, DURING THE SCAN, THE PT COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN HER CALVES. UPON COMPLETION OF THE STUDY, THE PT COMPLAINED OF A BURNING FEELING. THE PT'S SKIN WAS INSPECTED WHILE SHE WAS STILL IN THE DEPARTMENT AND TWO DIME SIZED SUPERFICIAL CIRCLES WERE IDENTIFIED ON THE CALF. THE PT REPORTED HOURS LATER THAT THE AREA HAD WORSENED. DATES OF USE: (B)(6) 2011. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: MRI STUDY.