Model Number XRE512 |
Device Problems
Detachment Of Device Component (1104); Component Falling (1105); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problems
No Patient Involvement (2645); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Ge healthcare's investigation into the reported occurrence is still ongoing.A follow-up report will be issued when the investigation has been completed.No report of patient involvement.Device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2016, a technologist reported that while positioning the dual crt monitor suspension upon completion of a patient exam, one monitor detached and fell to the ground.There was no person or object impacted and therefore no injury related to this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Ge healthcare¿s investigation has completed and the root cause was determined to be degradation of the monitor¿s support feet due to age.The ge field engineer arrived at the site and identified one of the support feet was crumbled.Upon investigation, it was determined the feet have been installed for approximately 18 years and therefore aged beyond their intended design life.The site was corrected by replacing the monitor support feet.This action was reported to fda per 21 cfr part 806 on 01-dec-2016.Ge healthcare has not yet received a corrections and removals report number regarding this action.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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