InjuryIXL

SCOPO 76

Received May 2, 1997 · Event occurred Apr 3, 1997

Report 1217116-1997-00019 · MDR key 89077

Device

Generic name

Spot Film Device

Manufacturer

Philips Systeme Medezin

Model number

4512 129 06371

Catalog number

Lot number

Product problems

Difficult to Insert

Patient

UNKNOWN

Arthralgia

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ALLEGEDLY, NINE RADIOLOGY TECHNICIANS HAVE SORE WRISTS DUE TO THE REPORTED DIFFICULTY IN LOADING 35X35CM CASSETTES IN THE SPOT FILM DEVICE. REPORTEDLY, EIGHT OF THE NINE TECHNICIANS HAVE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION AN DARE NOW WEARING PROTECTIVE WRIST BRACES WHEN OPERATING THE DEVICE.