MalfunctionIZZ
PAUSCH
Received Jan 30, 1997 · Event occurred Dec 27, 1996
Report 2243057-1997-00001 · MDR key 66820
Device
Generic name
Pt Positioning Table
Manufacturer
Hans Pausch RotgengeratebauModel number
COMBI ELEVATOR/TOMOCatalog number
0628 0003
Lot number
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Product problems
- Table collapse
Patient
*
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
TABLE COLLAPSED DURING PT TRANSFER. LIFT CHAIN ON TABLE BROKE CAUSING TABLE TO FALL TO ITS LOWEST POSITION. PT ON TABLE AT TIME OF INCIDENT. X-RAY TECH WAS INJURED BY BEING PULLED AGAINST I.V. POLE WHEN HER HAND (GRASPING THE TABLE HANDLE) PULLED HER AGAINST IT. X-RAY TECH REQUIRED STITCHED AND HEAD X-RAYS. PT APPEARS TO BE UNINJURED.
Remedial action
- Repair