inforMED
MalfunctionIZQ

INJECT

Received May 12, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 1, 2026

Report 25147786 · MDR key 25147786

Device

Generic name

Injector, Contrast Medium, Automatic

Model number

XD 8000-001

Catalog number

XD 8000-001

Patient

59 YR · Male

  • Air Embolism

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT UNDERWENT CT CHEST WITH IV CONTRAST AND HAD FINDING OF "EXTENSIVE AIR IN THE RIGHT ATRIUM, VENTRICLE, MAIN PULMONARY ARTERY, AND RIGHT MAIN PULMONARY ARTERY. RESULTANT ARTIFACT IN THESE REGIONS. FINDINGS MOST LIKELY RELATED TO VENOUS AIR EMBOLUS FROM IV CONTRAST INJECTION".