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MalfunctionIXW

KODAK X-OMAT 180LP PROCESSOR

Received Apr 18, 1997 · Event occurred Feb 22, 1997

Report 1315356-1997-00002 · MDR key 86164

Device

Generic name

Radopgraphic Film Processor

Model number

NA

Catalog number

1623941

Lot number

NA

Patient

NA

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ALLEGED OVERHEATING OF RECIRCULATION PUMP MOTOR RESULTED IN FIRE. HOSP PERSONNEL UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH FLAMES. THE FACILITY CALLED FIRE DEPT TO PUT FIRE OUT. RADIOLOGY DEPT WAS EVACUATED DUE TO SMOKE. ONE PERSON FILED REPORT OF SMOKE INHALATION.

Remedial action

  • Notification
  • Repair