| Model Number |
781396 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Burn, Thermal (2530); Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn (2694)
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| Date of Event |
05/05/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is ongoing on this event.When the investigation is completed a follow-up will sent to the fda.
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Event or Problem Description
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Philips received a report from a customer related to a patient heating incident with an ingenia 1.5t mr system.A patient was scanned for an mri examination.After the examination 2nd to 3rd degree blistering (size 8x10 cm) was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Based on the provided information and test performed on site there is no indication of a malfunction of the mr system or coil used that contributed to the event.The injury on the patient¿s right arm is consistent with heating injuries caused by skin-to-bore contact.It was stated that the patient was touching the bore and no padding was used to prevent body-to-bore contact.Contributing factors in this case identified are: the patient was obese.The thermoregulation of obese patients is known to be impaired.The risk of rf energy-related injuries is higher in patients with impaired thermoregulation.The patient had diabetes, which indicates an impaired thermoregulation.
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