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BURKHARDT RADIATION SHIELD

Received Oct 10, 1996 · Event occurred Oct 2, 1996

Report 1217116-1996-00001 · MDR key 48914

Device

Generic name

Radiation Shield

Model number

13.2100493225

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Component Falling

Patient

40 YR

  • Abrasion

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

AS TECHNOLOGIST WAS REPORTEDLY MOVING THE LEAD SHIELD ASSEMBLY, WHICH WAS SUSPENDED FROM A CEILING POST, THE ASSEMBLY ALLEGEDLY FELL FROM THE CEILING POST SUPPOSEDLY STRIKING THE TECHNOLOGIST'S LEFT FOREARM AND RIGHT FINGER REPORTEDLY RESULTING IN ABRASIONS ON THE LEFT FOREARM AND RIGHT FINGER.