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MalfunctionLHO

EXRADIN

Received May 27, 2003 · Event occurred May 14, 2003

Report 2184007-2003-00003 · MDR key 469205

Device

Generic name

Ionization Chamber

Model number

A12

Catalog number

92700

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Calibration Error

Patient

*

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER ALLEGED THAT THE EXRADIN A12 IONIZATION CHAMBER HAS A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN THE CALIBRATION FACTOR FROM THAT PROVIDED ON THE CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE FROM THE ACCREDITED DOSIMETRY CALIBRATION LABORATORY (ADCL). THIS DEVICE IS USED FOR THE QUALITY ASSURANCE CHECKS ON RADIATION THERAPY DEVICES.

Remedial action

  • Other