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MalfunctionJJA

GE OEC 9800

Received May 10, 2007 · Event occurred Apr 10, 2007

Report 1720753-2007-00634 · MDR key 962219

Device

Generic name

Fluoroscopic X-ray

Model number

GE OEC 9800

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Device Inoperable
  • Device Displays Incorrect Message

Patient

Not reported

  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE GE OEC 9800 FLUOROSCOPY SYSTEM HAD A "PRE-CHARGE FAILURE ERROR" MESSAGE DISPLAYED AND THE SYSTEM WAS THEN INOPERABLE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A GE OEC SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INVESTIGATED THE ISSUE AND FOUND A CONNECTOR INSIDE THE REMOTE USER INTERFACE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE REPAIRED THE CONNECTION, TESTED THE RUI AND FOUND IT TO BE WORKING AS INTENDED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INVOLVEMENT DUE TO THIS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. THE SYSTEM WAS RELEASED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR USE.

Remedial action

  • Repair