OASIS
Report
- Report Number
- 8030405-2017-00004
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- December 28, 2017
- Date of Event
- November 30, 2017
- Report Date
- November 30, 2017
- Manufacturer
- HITACHI LTD, HEALTHCARE BUSINESS UNIT
- Product Code
- LNH
- PMA / PMN Number
- K093044
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
Narratives
THE OASIS IS A 1.2 TESLA VERTICAL FIELD (OPEN) MRI SYSTEM. THE PATIENT TABLE HAS A MOVABLE TOP THAT IS MOTORIZED AND IS USED TO POSITION THE PATIENT WITHIN THE MAGNET. BELOW THE TABLETOP, THERE IS A ALUMINUM BAND IN A RECESSED TRACK THAT COVERS A CHAIN DRIVE. THE BAND IS ONLY VISIBLE WHEN THE TABLETOP IS EXTENDED INTO SCANNING POSITION. THE PATIENT WOULD NEVER BE IN CONTACT WITH THIS SURFACE AS THE BAND IS FULLY COVERED WHEN THE TABLETOP IS RETRACTED TO THE POSITION WHERE THE PATIENT IS LOADED/UNLOADED. WHEN EXTENDED, THE TECHNOLOGIST BRUSHED HIS FINGER ACROSS THE BAND AN CAUGHT IT SUFFICIENTLY TO RAISE IT OUT OF THE RECESSED AREA AND ALLOW THE EDGE TO CUT HIS FINGER. THIS IS THE SECOND REPORT OF THIS KIND FOR THE OASIS PRODUCT. SEE 8030405-2017-00002. THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES TO THE MECHANISM SINCE THE PRODUCT INCEPTION IN 2009. HITACHI IS STUDYING IF A DESIGN CHANGE IN WARRANTED.
THE TECHNOLOGIST WAS SETTING UP A PATIENT EXAM ON THE HITACHI OASIS MRI SYSTEM ON (B)(6) 2017. THE TECHNOLOGIST WAS WALKING BY THE TABLE TO TAKE A PATIENT OFF AND RAN HIS FINGER ACROSS THE METAL TAPE THAT RUNS DOWN THE CENTER OF THE TABLE. THE TABLE WASN'T IN MOTION. THE TECHNOLOGIST WENT TO URGENT CARE BECAUSE HE COULD NOT STOP THE BLEEDING. HITACHI FOLLOW-UP ON 12/12/2017, THE TECHNICIAN RECEIVED NO STITCHES, NO OTHER FOLLOW-UP WITH A DOCTOR, AND IS 95% HEALED. HE WAS TOLD TO JUST KEEP IT CLEAN.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 931855 | OASIS | MAGNETIC RESONANCE DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE | LNH | HITACHI LTD, HEALTHCARE BUSINESS UNIT | OASIS | N/A |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 YR | Required Intervention |