InjuryKGI
LUNAR PRODIGY
Received Dec 10, 2013 · Event occurred Nov 5, 2013
Report 2124823-2013-00026 · MDR key 3525518
Device
Generic name
Densitometer, Bone
Manufacturer
Ge HealthcareProduct problems
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected
Patient
Not reported
- Bruise/Contusion
- Tissue Damage
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE THE SCAN ARM OF A LUNAR PRODIGY SYSTEM WAS POSITIONING GOING FROM A SPINE EXAM TO A FEMUR EXAM, THE ARM CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT LEFT THIGH. THE TECHNOLOGIST IMMEDIATELY LOOKED AT THE PATIENTS LEG AND OBSERVED BRUISING. THE PATIENT ALSO SUSTAINED MENISCUS DAMAGE ON THE KNEE.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
GE HEALTHCARE'S INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.