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GE SIGNA LX90

Received Apr 3, 2003 · Event occurred Mar 27, 2003

Report 455846 · MDR key 455846

Device

Generic name

Mrj Extremity Coil

Model number

472GE-64

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Heat
  • Intraprocedure, fire or flash during
  • Sparking

Patient

4 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING AN MRI SCAN OF THE PT'S KNEE AND UNDER ANESTHESIA, AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD OCCURRED. THERE WAS A SPARK AND ENOUGH HEAT TO BURN A HOLE IN THE RF COIL. THE PT WAS ON 100% OXYGEN WHEN THE EVENT HAPPENED. NO HARM WAS DONE TO THE PT.