MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GE OEC MEDICAL SYSTEMS (SLC) 8800; FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY

Model Number 8800

Device Problem Device Remains Activated (1525)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 01/03/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A ge service representative performed an on site investigation.The foot switch (pedal) was evaluated and replaced.The system was tested and found to be working as intended and returned to service.

Event Description

The customer reported that x-ray continued to be emitted after release of the foot switch.There is no report of a patient injury or death associated with this event.

• Brand Name: 8800
• Type of Device: FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY
• Manufacturer (Section D): GE OEC MEDICAL SYSTEMS (SLC); 384 wright brothers drive; salt lake city UT
• Manufacturer Contact: 384 wright brothers drive; salt lake city, UT
• MDR Report Key: 6265384
• MDR Text Key: 65346196
• Report Number: 1720753-2017-00225
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OWB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/19/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/19/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 8800
• Other Device ID Number: NOT APPLICABLE
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/03/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/01/1970
• 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