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MalfunctionIXW

OMNIBATCH 10 BW

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

Report 304199 · MDR key 304199

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

37 YR

  • Headache
  • Irritation

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

EXPOSED TO CHEMICAL FUMES EMITTED FROM EQUIPMENT THAT MALFUNCTIONED IN A DARKROOM IN THE RADIOLOGY DEPT. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED HEADACHE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. REMOVED EQUIPMENT FROM HOSP. ODOR DISSIPATED. SULFUR GAS EMITTED. AIR TESTED FOR H2S, RESULTS NEGATIVE. EMPLOYEE BECAME A PT SEEN IN E.R. TREATED & RELEASED.