InjuryIXL
DIAGNOST 76
Received Dec 4, 1996 · Event occurred Nov 14, 1996
Report 1217116-1996-00032 · MDR key 54313
Device
Generic name
X-ray Table
Manufacturer
Philips Systeme MedezinModel number
9870-694-12172Catalog number
NI
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)
Patient
66 YR
- Cut(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING A BARIUM EXAM, THE PT WAS TOLD TO REACH OVERHEAD TO HOLD ONTO THE HANDLES WHILE TABLE WAS TILTED UPWARDS. AS THE PT WAS REACHING FOR THE HANDLES, HIS REACH WENT BEYOND THE HANDLES AND HE GRABBED THE BARIUM COVER OF THE TABLE. THE PT SUSTAINED CUTS ON TWO FINGERS ALLEGEDLY DUE TO THE BARIUM COVER BEING BENT. THE PT'S CUT FINGERS REQUIRED STITCHES.
Remedial action
- Other