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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

Model number

9848-500-16202

Catalog 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