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MalfunctionKGI

HORIZON

Received Nov 10, 2025 · Event occurred Oct 20, 2025

Report 3005496266-2025-00093 · MDR key 23514536

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 PRIOR TO A HORIZON PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025, A TECHNOLOGIST RECEIVED AN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) WHEN PRESSING A CONTROL PANEL BUTTON. THE USER SITE ALSO REPORTED THAT THE CONTROL PANEL SHUT DOWN AFTER THE ESD. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. A HOLOGIC FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER (FSE) WAS DISPATCHED TO EXAMINE THE SYSTEM AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE ESD. T HE FSE REPLACED THE CONTROL PANEL OF THE DEVICE AND VERIFIED THAT THE SYSTEM IS NOW OPERATING ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME.