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HORIZON

Received Oct 23, 2025 · Event occurred Oct 2, 2025

Report 3005496266-2025-00077 · MDR key 23368067

Device

Generic name

Densitometer, Bone

Manufacturer

Hologic Inc

Model number

HORIZON-A

Catalog number

HORIZON-A

Product problems

  • Unintended Electrical Shock
  • Unintended Electrical Shock

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED BY THE USER SITE THAT DURING A HORIZON PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025, THE TECHNOLOGIST RECEIVED AN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) WHEN PRESSING A BUTTON ON THE CONTROL PANEL, AND THE SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. A SECOND STAFF MEMBER AT THE USER SITE REPORTS THAT THEY DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY SHOCKS WHEN TOUCHING THE BUTTONS ON THE CONTROL PANEL. A HOLOGIC TECHNICAL SUPPORT (TS) AGENT CONTACTED THE USER SITE TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE STATUS OF THE REPORTED PROBLEM. THE USER SITE REPORTED TO TS THAT THE HORIZON DEVICE IS FUNCTIONAL. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME.