MalfunctionEXZ
SONY
Received Oct 1, 1996 · Event occurred Sep 4, 1996
Report MW1010014 · MDR key 40395
Device
Generic name
Video Monitor
Manufacturer
Sony Corp. Of AmericaModel number
MONITOR PVM-2030Catalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Malfunction
Patient
58 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
A VIDEO MONITOR THAT HAD BEEN INSTALLED RECENTLY IN THE CENTER HAD A MALFUNCTIONING VERTICAL HOLD. THERE WAS POTENTIAL DANGER TO THE PT BECAUSE THIS IS THE ONLY METHOD OF VIEWING THE INSIDE OF THE COLON DURING A PROCEDURE. THE SCREEN ON THE VIDEO MONITOR IS USED TO DIRECT THE PHYSICIAN DURING THE PROCEDURE. NO APPARENT INJURY OCCURRED TO THE PT DURING THE PROCEDURE.