inforMED
InjuryMOS

SENSE HEAD COIL 1.5T 8 CH

Received Jul 9, 2014 · Event occurred Jun 6, 2014

Report 1056069-2014-00002 · MDR key 3970972

Device

Generic name

None

Manufacturer

Invivo Corp

Model number

4522-132-14165

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

50 YR

  • Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PHILIPS RECEIVED A REPORT OF A HEATING INCIDENT. A PATIENT WAS SCANNED ON AN ACHIEVA MR SYSTEM WITH THE SENSE HEAD COIL. BLISTERING (2ND DEGREE) WAS NOTED AFTER THE EXAMINATION AT THE UPPER REAR TRICEPS AREA OF THE PATIENT'S LEFT ARM. THE TOTAL SIZE OF THE BLISTERS IS REPORTED TO BE COVERING ONE AND A HALF SQUARE INCH.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL ON GOING ON THIS EVENT. WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SEND TO THE FDA.