MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS DMC GMBH DIGITALDIAGNOST DUAL DETECTOR; SOLID STATE X-RAY IMAGER (FLAT PANEL/DIGITAL IMAGER)

Model Number 712022

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Int.Ref.(b)(4).The digitaldiagnost system supports general radiographic imaging.For anatomies that are larger than the detector size, it is possible to make a series of exposures, covering the whole anatomy (for example full spine or full legs).These individual images can be "stitched" together via the software program.For proper patient positioning and support, the patient can be placed on the so called "patient support for stitching".For the ease of use, during transportation, the patient support for stitching has wheels and a folding footboard.The footboard is connected to the frame via two hinges and a brake cylinder.It has to be folded up and fixed by a hook for transportation, e.G.From one room to another.The brake cylinder has the task to ensure that the footboard lowers itself slowly (within 5-7 seconds) when the hook is released, to prevent the footboard from falling.If the operator steps on the footboard while it is still moving down, the mounting of the brake cylinder can break and the footboard fell down immediately.In a worst case, it may hit the foot of a person and break a bone.Philips field service engineer confirmed that the brake cylinder had broken out of the frame of the patient support for stitching.The cause for the issue is unknown.However the capa and fco investigation concluded that breaking of the cylinder can only result from abnormal use, so if the stand is used as intended there is no risk.Philips field service engineer replaced the whole patient support for stitching and checked the system.System works as specified.A capa investigation was conducted with the result of acceptable risk per benefit risk determination.This issue is further monitored and trended.

Event Description

The customer complained that the brake cylinder broke out of the frame of the patient support for stitching.The brake cylinder prevents the footboard of the patient support for stitching from falling down unexpectedly.A falling footboard can lead in worst case to a fracture in the foot.No injury occurred.

• Brand Name: DIGITALDIAGNOST DUAL DETECTOR
• Type of Device: SOLID STATE X-RAY IMAGER (FLAT PANEL/DIGITAL IMAGER)
• Manufacturer (Section D): PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS DMC GMBH; roentgenstrasse 24; hamburg 22335 ; GM 22335
• Manufacturer (Section G): PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS DMC GMBH; roentgenstrasse 24; hamburg 22335 ; GM 22335
• Manufacturer Contact: dusty leppert ; 222 jacobs st; cambridge, MA 02141 ; 6172455900
• MDR Report Key: 11222222
• MDR Text Key: 231583595
• Report Number: 3003768251-2021-00001
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MQB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K090625
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 712022
• Device Catalogue Number: 712022
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 06/25/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/25/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/25/2021
• 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