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MalfunctionIWO

ZERO GRAVITY RADIATION PROTECTION SYSTEM

Received Jan 25, 2017 · Event occurred Dec 6, 2016

Report 6275611 · MDR key 6275611

Device

Generic name

Apron, Leaded

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component
  • Component Falling

Patient

Not reported

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING REPOSITIONING OF THE ZERO GRAVITY RADIATION PROTECTION SYSTEM , THE LEAD APRON RETENTION ARM SLID OUT FROM THE RETAINING SLEEVE CAUSING THE SYSTEM TO FREE FALL TO THE GROUND.