MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GE OEC MEDICAL SYSTEMS (SLC) 9600; FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY

Model Number 9600

Device Problem Arcing (2583)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/09/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The field service engineer reported high voltage arcing.Further information was received from the site indicating that the issue resulted in an intermittent loss of "allow" fluoroscopic functionality.No patient serious injury or death was reported related to this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

A ge service representative performed an onsite investigation.The hv cable connections to the x-ray tube were evaluated, re-lubricated and reseated.The system was tested and found to be working as intended and returned to service.

• Brand Name: 9600
• Type of Device: FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY
• Manufacturer (Section D): GE OEC MEDICAL SYSTEMS (SLC); 384 wright brothers dr.; salt lake city UT 84116
• Manufacturer Contact: 384 wright brothers dr.; salt lake city, UT 84116 ; 8015364952
• MDR Report Key: 4142834
• MDR Text Key: 4929041
• Report Number: 1720753-2014-08320
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JAA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/30/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/30/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9600
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/25/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1