MULTIX TOP
Received Oct 21, 2013 · Event occurred Sep 5, 2013
Report 2240869-2013-08895 · MDR key 3429600
Device
Generic name
Iradiologic Table
Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions Usa, Inc.Model number
475517Catalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
Patient
Not reported
- Pain
- Physical Entrapment
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A MALE PT WAS SITTING ON A STOOL AT THE END OF THE MULTIX TOP SYSTEM TABLE WITH HIS LEGS UNDER THE TABLE. THE TECHNOLOGIST DID NOT REALIZE THAT THE PT'S LEGS WERE UNDER THE X-RAY TABLE AND INITIATED DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF THE TABLE. THE PT'S LEGS WERE CAUGHT UNDER THE TABLE FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE THE OPERATOR STOPPED THE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT AND RAISED THE TABLE. THE PT COMPLAINED OF THIGH AND KNEE PAIN. THE X-RAY IMAGES WERE TAKEN AT ANOTHER FACILITY BUT NO INJURIES WERE IDENTIFIED. THE PT WAS RELEASED BUT DUE TO PAIN HE IS NOW RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE OPERATOR MANUAL FOR MULTIX TOP SYSTEM (AXB1-150.620.01.01.02) CONTAINS WARNINGS REGARDING COLLISION/CRUSHING ZONES. THIS REPORT WAS SUBMITTED OCTOBER 17, 2013.