inforMED
InjuryMRI

SIEMENS SYMPHONY 1.5

Received Jul 30, 2004 · Event occurred Jul 8, 2004

Report 5124638 · MDR key 5124638

Device

Generic name

Mri

Manufacturer

Siemens

Model number

SYMPHONY 1.5

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Calibration Error
  • Energy Output Problem

Patient

73 YR

  • Burning Sensation

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT'S LEFT BREAST BECAME HOT DURING SCANNING. PHYSICIAN NOTED RED AREA APPROX 70 CM. TYPE OF MRI SCAN WAS NONCONTRAST CERVICAL AND LUMBAR SPINE.