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MalfunctionIZO

GENERATOR, HIGH-VOLTAGE, X-RAY, DIAGNOSTIC

Received Jun 18, 2019 · Event occurred May 18, 2019

Report 8707260 · MDR key 8707260

Device

Generic name

Generator, High-voltage, X-ray, Diagnostic

Model number

VZW2556RC3-65

Product problems

  • Failure to Capture

Patient

1460 DA

  • Radiation Exposure, Unintended
  • Radiation Exposure, Unintended

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT WAS RADIATED TWICE DUE TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE. INITIAL IMAGES COULD NOT BE CAPTURED AND HAD TO BE REPEATED.