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MalfunctionIXY

DUAL HEAD GENESYS

Received Feb 1, 2002 · Event occurred Jan 24, 2002

Report 2916556-2002-00006 · MDR key 375581

Device

Generic name

Nuclear Medicine Equipment

Manufacturer

Adac Laboratories

Model number

2144-3000B

Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Loose
  • Material Separation

Patient

*

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED TO ADAC THAT DURING A COLLIMATOR EXCHANGE, THE COLLIMATOR EXCHANGE STAND DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE PROPERLY. THIS RESULTED IN THE COLLIMATOR EXCHANGE STAND'S FRONT LEGS TO SLIDE OFF OF THE GANTRY WHILE THE COLLIMATOR WAS RESTING ON IT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

Remedial action

  • Notification