MalfunctionIXL
DIAGNOST 76 PLUS
Received Mar 25, 1997 · Event occurred Mar 5, 1997
Report 1217116-1997-00012 · MDR key 80471
Device
Generic name
Radiography/fluoroscopy Table
Manufacturer
Philips Systeme MedezinModel number
9848-500-16202Catalog number
NA
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Unintended System Motion
Patient
34 YR
- Pain
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING AN UPPER GI FILM, AS THE TABLE WAS BEING LOWERED FROM A VERTICAL TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION, THE SPOT FILM DEVICE CARRIAGE ALLEGEDLY STARTED TO SLOWLY SLIP DOWNWARD UNTIL IT WAS RESTING ON THE PT'S CHEST. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
Remedial action
- Repair
- Other