MULTIX TOP
Received Sep 11, 2013 · Event occurred Aug 14, 2013
Report 2240869-2013-07181 · MDR key 3843098
Device
Product problems
- Unintended System Motion
Patient
97 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE OPERATOR MANUAL FOR MULTIX TOP SYSTEM (AXB1-150.620.01.01.02) CONTAINS WARNINGS REGARDING COLLISION/CRUSHING ZONES. THE REPORTED ISSUE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION AND A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. THIS REPORT WAS SUBMITTED (B)(4) 2013.
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A (B)(6) YEAR OLD MALE PT WAS PRESENTED TO THE FACILITY FOR AN X-RAY OF A HAND. THE PT WAS SITTING IN A WHEELCHAIR ON THE SIDE OF THE MULTIX TOP SYSTEM TABLE WITH HIS LEGS UNDER THE TABLE. THE OPERATOR WAS BEHIND THE FOLDING SCREEN WHEN THE TABLE STARTED DESCENDING ON THE PT'S THIGHS WITHOUT ANY GIVEN COMMANDS. THE OPERATOR STOPPED THE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT BY PRESSING THE RED EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON. THE PT SUSTAINED NO INJURY AND DID NOT REQUIRE ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE REPORTED EVENT OCCURRED IN (B)(6).