FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ADVANTX TC CABLE

MDR report key: 307249 · Received November 27, 2000

Report

Report Number
2126677-2000-00017
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 27, 2000
Date of Event
October 20, 2000
Manufacturer
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Product Code
IZI
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
FR
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED TO GEMS THAT DURING A MANUFACTURING REVIEW OF THE VENDOR-PRODUCED CABLE 2141977, USED IN ADVANTX TC VASCULAR SYSTEMS (I.E., FOR IDF OPTION), A PRODUCTION ERROR INVOLVING INSULATION ALLOWS THE SCREW FROM THE CONNECTOR ATTACHMENT CLAMP TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH ONE OF THE PHASE LEADS OF THE CABLE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AT BOTH THE VENDOR AND AT GE HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 ADVANTX TC CABLE DIAGNOSTICS X-RAY IZI GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS 2141977 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 NA