GE
Received Dec 18, 2007 · Event occurred Nov 8, 2007
Report 975351 · MDR key 975351
Device
Generic name
Coil, Mri, Body
Manufacturer
Ge Medical Systems, LlcModel number
2226300Catalog number
N/A
Lot number
N/A
Product problems
- Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)
Patient
88 YR
- Erythema
- Swelling
- Improved patient condition
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT HAD AN MRI ON HIS LEFT LEG. THE BODY COIL WAS USED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. THE PATIENT WAS PROPERLY ORIENTED AND PADDED TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE MAGNET BORE WALL. WHEN THE PATIENT ARRIVED HOME HE NOTICED TWO RED RAISED AREAS (ONE ON HIS LEFT HEEL AND ONE ON HIS RIGHT WRIST). HE CALLED THE NEXT DAY TO REPORT IT TO MRI AND DURING THE CALL HE NOTICED THE RED AREAS HAD ALMOST DISAPPEARED.