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MalfunctionIXW

OMNIBATCH 10 BW

Received Nov 9, 2000 · Event occurred Oct 30, 2000

Report 304181 · MDR key 304181

Device

Generic name

Safety Kleen Silver Recovery Unit

Manufacturer

X Rite

Model number

*

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Device Emits Odor
  • Replace
  • Malfunction
  • Fumes or Vapors

Patient

21 YR

  • Pain
  • Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

EXPOSED TO CHEMICAL FUMES EMITTED FROM EQUIPMENT THAT MALFUNCTIONED IN A DARKROOM IN THE RADIOLOGY DEPT. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED LEFT UPPER QUADRANT PAIN. REMOVED EQUIPMENT FROM HOSP. DOOR DISSIPATED. SULFUR GAS EMITTED. AIR TESTED FOR H2S, RESULTS NEGATIVE. EMPLOYEE BECAME A PT SEEN IN ER. TREATED AND RELEASED.