VRT TABLE W/INTEGRATING TUBE STAND/ELEV
Report
- Report Number
- 2126677-2015-00011
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- July 6, 2015
- Date of Event
- October 21, 2014
- Report Date
- October 29, 2014
- Manufacturer
- GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, LLC
- Product Code
- KPR
- PMA / PMN Number
- K813173
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- SP
- Reporter Occupation
- RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
Narratives
GE HEALTHCARE'S INVESTIGATION CONCLUDED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT WAS DETERMINED TO BE USE ERROR. THE TABLE IS NOT DESIGNED FOR A PATIENT TO STAND ON THE TABLE.
PATIENT IDENTIFIER COULD NOT BE OBTAINED AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE INITIAL REPORTER IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE U.S., AND THEREFORE THIS INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED DUE TO COUNTRY PRIVACY LAWS. ADDITIONAL MANUFACTURER NARRATIVE: GE HEALTHCARE'S INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A FOOT EXAM WITH A PATIENT STANDING ON THE X-RAY TABLE, THE PATIENT STUMBLED AND FELL TO THE FLOOR. THE PATIENT RECEIVED A BROKEN ARM AS A RESULT OF THE FALL TO THE FLOOR AND WAS TREATED AT THE HOSPITALS EMERGENCY ROOM.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 435083 | VRT TABLE W/INTEGRATING TUBE STAND/ELEV | SYSTEM, X-RAY, STATIONARY | KPR | GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, LLC |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 YR | Other |