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RAPIDCOMM

Received Nov 8, 2013 · Event occurred Oct 13, 2013

Report 1217157-2013-00212 · MDR key 3472567

Device

Generic name

Rapidcomm

Catalog number

10697319

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT OPERATOR'S ID WAS ERRONEOUSLY SCANNED INTO A PATIENT ID FIELD INSTEAD OF SCANNING AN ACCOUNT NUMBER INTO A PATIENT ID FIELD. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY DUE TO THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE EVENT HAS OCCURRED DUE TO AN OPERATOR ERROR. SIEMENS REPRESENTATIVE INSTRUCTED CUSTOMER TO CHANGE THE DATA IN THE MEDICAL REPORT NUMBER FROM THE OPERATOR ID TO THE DESIRED ACCOUNT NUMBER. PATIENT DEMOGRAPHIC WAS SUCCESSFULLY CHANGED. INSTRUMENT IS PERFORMING AS INTENDED.