MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GE OEC MEDICAL SYSTEMS (SLC) 9800; FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY

Model Number 9800

Device Problems Erratic or Intermittent Display (1182); Device Stops Intermittently (1599)

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

Event Date 01/30/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer reported the fluoroscopic image was intermittently lost from both monitors.This issue will effectively eliminate the ability to view a real time image.No pt death or serious injury was reported related to this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

A ge service representative performed an on site investigation.The reported issue could not be duplicated.The boards and connectors were reseated during the service call.The related power supplies were also evaluated and confirmed to be in specification.The system was tested and found to be working as intended and put back into service.

• Brand Name: 9800
• Type of Device: FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY
• Manufacturer (Section D): GE OEC MEDICAL SYSTEMS (SLC); 384 wright brothers dr.; salt lake city UT 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): 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: 3755607
• MDR Text Key: 4483859
• Report Number: 1720753-2014-01434
• 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: 02/12/2014

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: 9800
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/30/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/12/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2004
• 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