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MalfunctionEAK

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Received Mar 29, 2006 · Event occurred Mar 24, 2006

Report MW1038363 · MDR key 697480

Device

Generic name

Lead Shield, Ceiling Mounted

Manufacturer

Handel

Model number

1624520

Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Component Falling
  • Crack

Patient

76 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT PREPPED FOR CARDIAC CATH. MD AT BEDSIDE FOR PROCEDURE. LEAD SHIELD AND ARM CRACKED FROM CEILING MOUNT AND FELL ON FLOOR. SHIELD DID NOT HIT ANYONE OR ANYTHING BUT THE FLOOR. PT NEEDED TO BE REPREPPED AND REDRAPED FOR PROCEDURE.