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MalfunctionBWN

SKYTRON

Received Aug 23, 2007 · Event occurred Jul 25, 2007

Report 1825014-2007-00011 · MDR key 910964

Device

Generic name

Surgical Table

Model number

3600B

Product problems

  • Table, tilting

Patient

YR

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

TABLE TILTED WITH PATIENT ON IT AT THE HOSPITAL.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

COLCOM SURGICAL DISPATCHED THEIR CERTIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO THE FACILITY TO MAKE A DETERMINATION OF THE COMPLAINT. THE TECHNICIAN FOUND A LEAK IN THE CHECK VALVE THAT CONTROLS THE TILT FUNCTION. HE ALSO FOUND A TORN O-RING IN THE MINI VALVE ASSEMBLY. HE REPLACED THE O-RING AND REPLACED THE CHECK VALVE. THE TABLE HAS BEEN PUT BACK IN SERVICE.

Remedial action

  • Repair