X-RAY FILM MARKING TAPE
Received Jun 17, 1997
Report MW4001921 · MDR key 98688
Device
Generic name
X-ray Film Marking Tape
Manufacturer
Spectronics, Corp.Model number
314X - 175Catalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Degraded
- Inadequate Storage
- Use of Device Problem
Patient
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- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
LABELS ARE USED TO MARK INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC FILM USED WHEN PERFORMING X-RAY INSPECTIONS ON AIRCRAFT. THE LABELS MUST HAVE ALL IDENTIFYING INFO EMBOSSED, NORMALLY WITH A BALL-POINT PEN, IN THE GREY PUTTY CENTER OF THE TAPE. UPON EXPOSURE TO X-RAYS, THIN AREAS WHERE WRITING HAS BEEN MADE LEAVE AN IMAGE OF ALL IDENTIFYING INFO ON THE XRAY FILM. IN THIS CASE, THE PUTTY IN THE LABEL HAS BECOME SO DECOMPOSED THAT IT HAS TURNED FROM A GRAY PUTTY TO AN OFF-WHITE POWDER. RPTR'S EXPERIENCE IS THAT THIS CONDITION NORMALLY OCCURS DUE TO EITHER TIME SINCE MFR OR IMPROPER STORAGE AND RENDERS THE LABEL UNSERVICEABLE. VERY OLD PRODUCT. MFR DATE 6/82, 12/82.