Philips has investigated the reported problem.According to the additional information collected, the system was not in clinical use when the issue occurred.It is not known how the radiation shield arm covers fell off as the customer found the covers lying on the floor.A philips field service engineer (fse) inspected the radiation shield arm onsite and confirmed that the radiation shield arm covers were not broken, and no signs of damage was found.The fse solved the issue by remounting the radiation shield arm covers and the correct working of the radiation shield arm was checked.The system was returned to use in good working order.The ceiling mounted shield is a third party manufactured component that may be used with the azurion system.The ceiling mounted radiation shield is typically suspended next to the patient and in front or next to the user.During the procedure to protect the user from scatter radiation.If the ceiling mounted radiation shield or parts should fall during a procedure, it is likely to immediately disrupt the procedure and or lead to abortion of the procedure.Per the ifu, if desired, the ceiling radiation shield [the user may] place a sterile bag over the apron of the shield and part of the lead acrylic shield, securing the bag in the two notches.However, if no sterile cover is used, there is the potential for the shield and or unsterile components (e.G., elbow covers) to fall and compromise the sterility of the surgical field.The chance of a death or serious injury occurring as a result of a recurrence of this scenario is not remote.The codes were updated based on the investigation outcome.
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