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Received Jun 21, 2005 · Event occurred May 18, 2005
Report 2240869-2005-00016 · MDR key 729505
Device
Generic name
Medical Image Communication Device
Manufacturer
Siemens Medical Solutions Usa, Inc.Model number
5903872Catalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- No Display/Image
- Device Damaged Prior to Use
Patient
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- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
A SCHEDULED PROCEDURE WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE THE USER FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE THE FILES FROM THE PRIOR STUDY TO REVIEW. THE PRIOR STUDY HAD BEEN ARCHIVED IN DUPLICATE TO A TAPE LIBRARY, BUT THE RECORDED COPIES WERE DAMAGED AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE USER FACILITY STATED THAT THE FIRST STUDY WOULD HAVE TO BE REPEATED IN ORDER TO DEFINE ANATOMY AGAIN.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
ACTUAL DEVICE INVOLVED IN INCIDENT WAS EVALUATED. COMPUTER HARDWARE PERFORMANCE TESTS CONDUCTED. BUS CORRUPTION. SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE CONTRIBUTED TO EVENT.