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SONIALVISION VERSA 100R/100 DAR 8000I

Received Nov 14, 2012 · Event occurred Nov 9, 2012

Report 2876917 · MDR key 2876917

Device

Generic name

Table, Radiographic, Non-tilting, Powered

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

OP11502005N

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

51 YR

  • Fall

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING A DYSPHAGIA STUDY, SINCE THIS PATIENT WAS AMBULATORY, THE PATIENT WAS ALLOWED TO SIT ON THE FOOT BOARD IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION FOR THE TEST. THE RADIOLOGY TECH TESTED (SAT ON) THE FOOT BOARD PRIOR TO THE PATIENT SITTING ON IT AND IT TESTED FINE. AS THE PATIENT SAT ON THE FOOT BOARD FOR THE SCOUT IMAGE, SHE IMMEDIATELY FELL TO THE FLOOR. THE PATIENT DID STRIKE HER SIDE, BUT X-RAYS OF THE RIBS WERE NEGATIVE FOR FRACTURE.