OPTIMA 220R
Received Oct 29, 2012 · Event occurred Jul 31, 2012
Report 2839336 · MDR key 2839336
Device
Generic name
X-ray, Dr Cassette
Manufacturer
Ge Medical Systems, LlcModel number
MDL 5331287Catalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
Patient
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- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
WHEN PLACING THE DR CASSETTE UNDER A PATIENT FOR CHEST OR ABDOMINAL X-RAY USING THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED METHOD (HANDLE), THE IMAGING STAFF QUITE FREQUENTLY, INADVERTENTLY PRESSES THE POWER BUTTON LOCATED ON THE HANDLE OF THE DEVICE. THIS DELAYS THE PROCEDURE AS THE CASSETTE MUST BE POWERED BACK ON AND REINITIALIZED. OTHER METHODS OF INSERTING THE CASSETTE ARE AWKWARD AND REQUIRE TWO HANDS.PLACEMENT OF THE UNPROTECTED POWER SWITCH SHOULD BE RECONSIDERED.