MalfunctionIWY
TYPE-S HEAD, NECK & SHOULDER THERMOPLASTIC
Received Oct 5, 2017 · Event occurred May 31, 2017
Report 6915905 · MDR key 6915905
Device
Generic name
Holder, Head, Radiographic
Manufacturer
Medtec, Inc. (civco)Catalog number
MTAPSD2.4
Lot number
M931770
Product problems
- Break
Patient
Not reported
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THERMOPLASTIC MASKS BROKE, FOUR IN A ROW, WHEN USED FOR CT SIMULATION (PREP FOR RADIATION THERAPY). FIFTH ONE DID NOT BREAK AND WAS ABLE TO BE MOLDED WITHOUT PROBLEM. SO DELAY IN COMPLETING PATIENT PROCEDURE.