InjuryIXL
EASYDIAGNOST
Received Feb 7, 2006 · Event occurred Jan 10, 2006
Report 1217116-2006-00004 · MDR key 674187
Device
Generic name
Fluoroscopic X-ray System
Manufacturer
Philips Medical Systems O.Model number
RSF748ATCatalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Head Injury
- Surgical procedure
- Loss of consciousness
- Cut(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
A X-RAY PROCEDURE WAS IN PROGRESS WHEN THE ATTENDING X-RAY TECHNICIAN TURNED AROUND AND WALKED INTO THE X-RAY MONITOR HITTING THEIR HEAD. THE TECHNICIAN FELL INTO UNCONSCIOUSNESS WITH A GASH TO THE FOREHEAD REQUIRING THREE STITCHES.