MalfunctionBWN
SKYTRON
Received Aug 7, 2007 · Event occurred Jul 26, 2007
Report 1825014-2007-00009 · MDR key 893496
Device
Product problems
- Mechanical Problem
Patient
Not reported
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
TABLE WENT INTO TRENDELENBERG WHEN ANOTHER FUNCTION BUTTON WAS PRESSED AT: MEDICAL CENTER.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE SKYTRON 6500 TABLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE HOSPITAL'S BIOMED TECHNICIAN. HE FOUND THAT THE CAUSE OF THE MOVEMENT WAS DUE TO AN AGING SPOOL VALVE SPRING. HE REPLACED THE SPRING AND PLACED THE TABLE BACK IN SERVICE IN 2007.
Remedial action
- Repair