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LINGAR COLLIMATOR

Received Jul 2, 2007 · Event occurred Jun 25, 2007

Report 889514 · MDR key 889514

Device

Generic name

X-ray System Collimator

Manufacturer

Progeny, Inc

Model number

Catalog number

Lot number

70-75002

Product problems

Signal Artifact/Noise
Loose

Patient

Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SCREW LOOSE IN THE RADIATION FIELD LEAVING ARTIFACT ON IMAGES. SERVICE CALLED. DEVICE CHECKED AND CLEANED. COULD NOT FIND WHERE SCREW CAME FROM IN HOUSING.